Rock 'n' Roll Las Vegas Marathon - RunMarathon


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Las Vegas, Nevada
United States
Competitor Group
50F / 10C
Sunny
 		Total Time = 3h 54m 52s
Overall Rank = 1209/5166
Age Group = M_35-39
Age Group Rank = 202/574
Pre-race routine:

Woke up at 0530, drank a 2 scoop Perpetuem/16 oz water mix. Took a shower and got dressed for race. Left hotel at 0600 to walk to start line approx. 1.3 miles away.
Event warmup:

I walked to start, about 1.3 miles.
Run
  • 3h 54m 52s
  • 26.2 miles
  • 08m 58s  min/mile
Comments:

I had 5 gels and drank Cytomax at every water station. I walked while drinking then resumed running. My goal time was sub-4 hours. I set Garmin to keep my pace at 9 min/mi for 10 miles, then 8:50 for 10 miles, then go by feel for final 10K. Physically, I really did not feel the pain in my legs until mile 22 or so. Mentally, I was strong throughout race. I am very happy with my final 6.2 miles.
What would you do differently?:

Next marathon, I am going set my pace at 8:50 for first 10, then 8:40 for next 10, then by feel for the finish.
Post race
Warm down:

I was barely able to walk after finish line. My warm down was walking to meet up spot and sitting down.

What limited your ability to perform faster:

I need more miles. My training plan maxed at 45 mpw with an average of 35 mpw.

Event comments:

No more races in Vegas. Very difficult to stay off your feet the day before race!




Last updated: 2010-10-08 12:00 AM
Running
03:54:52 | 26.2 miles | 08m 58s  min/mile
Age Group: 202/574
Overall: 1209/5166
Performance: Good
Splits: 3.1 miles : 28:34 : 9:12 min.mile 6.2 miles : 56:34 : 9:02 min.mile 10 miles : 1:30:47 : 9:00 min.mile 13.9 miles: 2:06:15 : 9:05 min.mile 16.8 miles: 2:32:56 : 9:12 min.mile 20 miles : 3:00:12 : 8:31 min.mile 24 miles : 3:36:05 : 8:58 min.mile 26.2 miles: 3:54:52 : 8:32 min.mile
Course:
Keeping cool Good Drinking Just right
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Good
Mental exertion [1-5] 5
Physical exertion [1-5] 4
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