Waddell & Reed Kansas City Marathon - RunMarathon


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Kansas City, Missouri
United States
45F / 7C
Overcast
 		Total Time = 3h 28m 41s
Overall Rank = 152/1557
Age Group = 25-29
Age Group Rank = 26/140
Pre-race routine:

drove to race around 5:45....arrived at around 5:55. had water and gatoraid bar
Event warmup:

ran a short mile while wearing sweats and a thicker top to stay warm and loosen up legs and upper torso
Run
  • 3h 28m 41s
  • 26.2 miles
  • 07m 58s  min/mile
Comments:

wet, plenty of aid stations. ran a smart race because it was my first marathon
What would you do differently?:

train more than 12 miles total before the race- esp in 8 years. overall it was an exciting challenge that i knew my mind could overcome.
Post race
Warm down:

got in my car and had to drive to work for the wizards

What limited your ability to perform faster:

undertraining

Event comments:

going to be a top marathon in years to come because of sights, weather but course is quite challenging.

(3.3)28:31
(9.1)1:15:20
(half)1:44:49
(20m)2:36:45
FULL 3:28:41




Last updated: 2009-10-21 12:00 AM
Running
03:28:41 | 26.2 miles | 07m 58s  min/mile
Age Group: 26/140
Overall: 152/1557
Performance: Average
Course: rolling, some challeneging hills spread out at mile 6, 13, and 20. after 23 it is all downhill(literally)
Keeping cool Good Drinking Not enough
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Good
Mental exertion [1-5] 4
Physical exertion [1-5] 3
Good race? Yes
Evaluation
Course challenge Just right
Organized? Yes
Events on-time? No
Lots of volunteers? Yes
Plenty of drinks? Yes
Post race activities: Good
Race evaluation [1-5] 3