Eau Claire Marathon - RunMarathon


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Eau Claire, Wisconsin
United States
60F / 16C
Sunny
 		Total Time = 4h 53m 30s
Overall Rank = 178/230
Age Group =
Age Group Rank = 0/
Run
  • 4h 53m 30s
  • 26.2 miles
  • 11m 12s  min/mile
Comments:

Strong head wind from mile 14.25-18

Roads that we ran on were in rather dismal shape at some points. Had to watch feet placement carefully. High crowns on some of the country roads; made running on a 'flat' surface hard.

Very nice volunteers; very cheerful 'fans' (& lots of them)

Ran the last 2 mi with my eyes closed. Kiddo ran the last .2 mi with me.
What would you do differently?:

Bring my own water. Not eat butter soaked garlic bread the night before. Have a training plan that has the longest run of at lease 24 miles, instead of 26
Post race
What limited your ability to perform faster:

Legs not used to running that distance; inflamed Peroneus brevis tendon in my left foot.

Event comments:

Would probably not run this again.




Last updated: 2010-05-02 12:00 AM
Running
04:53:30 | 26.2 miles | 11m 12s  min/mile
Age Group: 0/
Overall: 0/230
Performance: Below average
Course: Parts through the city, parts out in the country a few miles through a forest. Overall pretty course. Not very hilly.
Keeping cool Good Drinking Not enough
Post race
Weight change: %2.88
Overall: Average
Mental exertion [1-5] 2
Physical exertion [1-5] 4
Good race? Ok
Evaluation
Course challenge Too hard
Organized? Yes
Events on-time? Yes
Lots of volunteers? Yes
Plenty of drinks? No
Post race activities:
Race evaluation [1-5] 2