Vasque Golden Leaf Half Marathon - RunHalf Marathon


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Aspen, Colorado
United States
65F / 18C
Sunny
 		Total Time = 2h 46m 30s
Overall Rank = 515/748
Age Group = 40-49
Age Group Rank = 67/127
Pre-race routine:

Bagel with peanut butter and coffee
Run
  • 2h 46m 30s
  • 13.1 miles
  • 12m 43s  min/mile
Comments:

This is a hard race, I was able to run some of the climbs, but mostly power hiked them, ran all of the downhill and flat. Felt pretty good through 11 miles, then you come off of the mountain, and start on the pavement section. Was able to run most of it, but had to walk up a couple of the dirt hills and some of the pavement. Out of gas at this point
What would you do differently?:

I passed pretty well, which i didn't do enough of last year. Thought I might be able to take a little time off that way, but just felt like I couldn't push enough of the downhill stuff.
Post race
What limited your ability to perform faster:

Not enough fitness

Event comments:

There are only 3 aid stations, so you need to be able to take care of your own nutrition. Also, you need to watch your step, if you go down and get hurt, you are pretty much on your own.


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Last updated: 2011-02-23 12:00 AM
Running
02:46:30 | 13.1 miles | 12m 43s  min/mile
Age Group: 67/127
Overall: 126/748
Performance: Average
Course: Mostly single track trail from Snowmass to Aspen, 980' of elevation gain, and 1700' of descent, all above 8000'
Keeping cool Good Drinking Just right
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall:
Mental exertion [1-5] 3
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?
Post race activities: Good
Race evaluation [1-5] 4