P. F. Chang's Rock 'N' Roll Arizona Half Marathon - Run

Mile 1: 12:15 159/171
Mile 2: 12:21 161/168
Mile 3: 13:10 161/169
Mile 4: 13:59 160/167
Mile 5: 13:37 161/167
Mile 6: 13:58 157/166
Mile 7: 14:15 158/164
Mile 8: 14:30 153/163
Mile 9: 14:44 150/160
Mile 10: 14:50 153/161
Mile 11: 14:55 150/161
Mile 12: 14:12 151/160
Mile 13: 14:36 153/164
Last .1: 01:18 163/166


Above times subtract out the 5:45 waiting in line for the portapotty between during mile 7.

I had estimated 3:30 when I registered, but realized a couple weeks ago that I would be faster then that. My goal was 3:10 and my stretch goal was 3:00, so I definitely hit my goal and I'm close enough to the stretch goal to be pleased.

I was really pleased with the first half of the race but then it was like I hit a wall. Since my speed puts me back with the walkers I had a few moments of really considering walking the rest of the distance instead of continuing to try to run the majority of it, but I didn't. However that was the point where we started to get into hills and I did more walking than usual.

I probably went out too fast, although adrenaline and an hour and a half of waiting around will do that to you.

Walked around for a good 20 minutes, had half a bagel, changed out of my sneakers and into sandels and then headed for home.


The 50 extra pounds on my butt. I'm pretty sure everything else is secondary.


I don't think I actually LIKE long distance running. Maybe it's more fun when you are faster, but for now it was a lot of work and rather than having some kind of runner's high I mostly ache (hips, quads, calfs) and want to nap in front of the tv.