Tyranena Half Marathon - RunHalf Marathon


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Lake Mills, Wisconsin
United States
Tyranena Brewery
65F / 18C
Sunny
 		Total Time = 00m
Overall Rank = 149/419
Age Group = F3640
Age Group Rank = 28/68
Pre-race routine:

Slept in a little, since this is a late starting race. Ate some pb&j on toast and a yogurt, then headed for Lake Mills. Took a zomig on the way there for an impending migraine, then stopped in Lake Mills and bought ibuprofen, took 600 mg. Also realized I hadn't eaten a whole lot, so I got a granola bar and one of those fruit smoothie things, had those on the rest of the drive in. Met the gang in the parking lot.
Event warmup:

none
Run
  • 2h 04m 22s
  • 13.1 miles
  • 09m 29s  min/mile
Comments:

The aid stations were few and far between, but I gulped gatorade at each one (there were only 3 or 4), which Laura (StartingtoTri) had warned me about. She also told me to "take advantage of the flats on the trail" which I also did. Felt like I kept my effort level at just the right place. Actually caught and passed some people (even though 2 women repassed me in the last few miles, I hate that!) Still, this was an awesome run for me, I usually rank in the bottom third in run races so I'm pretty darn happy with this.
What would you do differently?:

Nothing really.
Post race
Warm down:

Hung out with other BTers for a few, then grabbed a beer and socialized with a few Team VA members.

What limited your ability to perform faster:

Running ability.

Event comments:

This is a fun race if you're looking for a great time and great post-race activities. Not so much if you're real into being competitive. The aid stops were few and small, with everyone bunching up to take drinks you couldn't really run through them, you pretty much had to stop if you wanted water or gatorade. The course isn't closed to traffic and at one point we had to stop to wait for traffic (the guy directing traffic stopped us instead of the cars, not sure why. Maybe it was a permit thing). So probably not a great race if you're looking to compete or PR, but DEFINETLY a fun one just to do! Being the not serious runner that I am, I'll be back :)




Last updated: 2009-10-12 12:00 AM
Running
02:04:22 | 13.1 miles | 09m 29s  min/mile
Age Group: 28/68
Overall: 149/419
Performance: Good
Avg hr 158. Highest hr I saw was 169 at the top of a hill, but my monitor sez 175 and I wouldn't be surprised. Once I got into zone 4, probably around mile 3, I managed to stay there consistently until about mile 10, then I had to really focus on keeping my effort up.
Course: Hilly for the first 6 miles, then it joins the Glacial Drumlin Trail which is flat, crushed gravel. At mile 10 the course rejoins pavement but it's not as hilly coming back in.
Keeping cool Good Drinking Just right
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Good
Mental exertion [1-5] 5
Physical exertion [1-5] 5
Good race? Yes
Evaluation
Course challenge Just right
Organized? Yes
Events on-time? Yes
Lots of volunteers? Yes
Plenty of drinks? No
Post race activities: Good
Race evaluation [1-5] 4