Chicago Marathon - Run


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Chicago, Illinois
United States
LaSalle Bank
Sunny
 		Total Time = 4h 05m 58s
Overall Rank = 12121/33012
Age Group = 40-44
Age Group Rank = 431/
Pre-race routine:

Got up about 6:15, dressed, brushed, and headed out for oatmeal and coffee. Watched runners headed over to the start area then decided to head over myself.
Event warmup:

Stretched a bit in the corral. Tons of people, just watched as the corral filled up. Had predicted time between 3:50 and 4:20, so when the New Balance pace teams came into the corral, made sure I started with the 3:50 group.
Run
  • 4h 05m 58s
  • 26.2 miles
  • 09m 23s  min/mile
Comments:

Felt pretty good the entire marathon. Was a little worried had gone out a little fast but I optimistically think if not for the (3) potty breaks I may have been able to keep with the pace group. Legs and lungs felt good most the way. Feet were cramping a bit. When I felt uncomfortable, I would concentrate on the Chi running techniques and breathing and the discomfort would go away. This seemed to work. Also concentrated on keeping my head in a neutral position. I took gu (Carboom) at mile ~7 and ~17. Since stomach was already bothering me, I didnt want to take too much. The last few miles I felt like I had picked it up but my watch said differently! I am rating my run average because I dont think I gave it everything but I finished comfortably. Best thing is no soreness! Wow!
What would you do differently?:

Avoid dairy the week prior,especially the night b4, see if that helps the gastrointestinal system!
Dressed too warm at the beginning.
Try to stay with the pace group or at least pick someone to bring those last few miles in with!
Post race
Warm down:

Walked over to Fred's team area in the Charity Village, took off shoes and had a cookie and beer with Preston and other Fred's team members.
Waited for Colleen but she had already headed to the hotel and taken a shower! Met her at the fountain for some pics!

What limited your ability to perform faster:

Potty breaks.
Needed to train a little faster.

Event comments:

This race was well organized, lots of portapotties, drink stations, spectators. Everything you need to run a good marathon!




Last updated: 2005-10-14 12:00 AM
Running
04:05:58 | 26.2 miles | 09m 23s  min/mile
Age Group: 431/
Overall: 12129/33012
Performance: Average
Decided not to wear HR monitor, was worried about rubbing. Will add lap data later... Race data: VERONICA VANIA | Bib #21718 | ANCHORAGE, AK - USA | Age 42 | F START 8:05:17 AM CST 5K 00:28:08 10K 00:55:30 15K 20K 01:52:24 HALF 01:58:29 25K 02:21:29 30K 02:51:38 35K 03:21:48 40K 03:52:23 FINISH TIME 04:05:58 Chip Time: 04:05:58 Clock: 04:12:05 Pace: 9:22 Placement Overall: 12129 Gender: 3355 Division: 431
Course: Great course, had more turns then we thought but we had the entire road. Surrounded by runners the entire length of the course. Sun came out. (Actually got a little sunburn on face, and tan lines on legs and chest!) Guess I really havent been out in the sun since July 23!
Keeping cool Average Drinking Just right
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Good
Mental exertion [1-5] 3
Physical exertion [1-5] 3
Good race? Yes
Evaluation
Course challenge Just right
Organized? Yes
Events on-time? Yes
Lots of volunteers? Yes
Plenty of drinks? Yes
Post race activities: Good
Race evaluation [1-5] 4