I was not really "racing" this, but being a typical Type "A" there is still some. Give the conditions, I am happy with this. The last 6k, my mental toughness was lacking & i stopped for short walk breaks, when I might have continued if I was in a different "mode". The course was over-measured by 300m, which give my rate was slightly under 2 minutes. This would make my time respectable for me, even with the snow, etc. My slowest half prior to this was 1:47ish. This would have been similar.

Not much. The water stations, had too little water in cups. At about 15k, started to get a bit of a headache, which is often dehydration with me. Knowing this, I would have had supplemental water, although I have never done this for a race before. Also, my mental toughness in the last 5k, was a little lacking & I took the easy way & walked for a half to a minute at times, when I would probably would not have otherwise. My clothing was appropriate & my single gel, half way, was good.

Not much...bottle of water, Cappuchino on way home to shower & then post race brunch.


Snow & mental race mindset. After a race such as this, you realize how much of your performance is mental!!!


No one does this race for a PB. The unpredicatability of weather, etc, does not allow this. It's purpose is to give some training focus in the long winter months. I did this!