Delavan Panther Frostbite Classic Half Marathon - RunHalf Marathon


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Delavan, Illinois
United States
60F / 16C
Sunny
 		Total Time = 2h 22m 50s
Overall Rank = 112/119
Age Group = 30-34
Age Group Rank = 9/10
Pre-race routine:

Race didn't start until noon so was able to eat full breakfast and a light pre-race meal. Got there early so I was able to do a short warm up run and some light stretching as well.
Event warmup:

See above.
Run
  • 2h 22m 50s
  • 13.1 miles
  • 10m 54s  min/mile
Comments:

First 6 mile loop wasn't too bad. Wind resistance made it very difficult. Had done most of long runs for the year indoors on a treadmill so I didn't feel like I was really prepared for this outdoor run so early in the year.
What would you do differently?:

Forgot my fuel belt in the car. Huge mistake as there were not nearly enough water stops on the 6 mile loop. Really felt dehydrated toward the end of the run. Will definetly carry my own hydration with me next time.
Post race
Warm down:

Light stretching followed by some post race food at the awards ceremony.

What limited your ability to perform faster:

Without a doubt the wind. The wind was absolutely killer at this race. Also didn't adequetly hydrate.

Event comments:

Not sure if I will do this race again next year. Its nice that it is early on in the year, but just not sure if the location is favorable given the fact that the course is out in the country and there is no protection from the wind. Also did not feel that 2 water stops on a 6 mile loop is enough for a half marathon distance race. Made a huge mistake by forgetting my fuel belt in the car. May come back next year to see if I can improve my time from this year.




Last updated: 2011-02-26 12:00 AM
Running
02:22:50 | 13.1 miles | 10m 54s  min/mile
Age Group: 9/10
Overall: 112/119
Performance: Below average
Course: Mostly flat. Some rolling hills. Wind was horrible. Did 2 six mile laps out in the country then ran back into town and finished in parking lot of Delevan high school.
Keeping cool Good Drinking Not enough
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Below average
Mental exertion [1-5] 4
Physical exertion [1-5] 4
Good race? Ok
Evaluation
Course challenge Just right
Organized? Yes
Events on-time? Yes
Lots of volunteers? Yes
Plenty of drinks? No
Post race activities: Average
Race evaluation [1-5] 3