Shamrock Marathon - RunMarathon


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Virginia Beach, Virginia
United States
J&A Racing
55F / 13C
Sunny
 		Total Time = 3h 59m 47s
Overall Rank = 1200/3300
Age Group = 40-44
Age Group Rank = 120/350
Pre-race routine:

Woke up early and had coffe, banana and an Ensure. Headed to race to find parking.
Event warmup:

Had to walk almost a mile to race start.
Run
  • 3h 59m 47s
  • 26.2 miles
  • 09m 09s  min/mile
Comments:

Set my watch to tell me half mile splits. Goal was to run 4:30 half mile spits and keep my HR under 160 for the entire race. I was good up until about mile 22. My HR never really spiked, but I really had to work hard to keep my legs moving.
Nutrition and hydration were good. Took water and gatorade at each stop. Started taking two waters after mile 21 or so. Took gels every five miles. Overall felt my energy level was really good. Didn't really hit a wall, legs just weren't trained to run that far.
What would you do differently?:

More long runs. Everything else was perfect
Post race
Warm down:

Layed in the sun for a half hour and then had to make long walk back to car.

What limited your ability to perform faster:

Cramps in calves and quads. Need more long runs.

Event comments:

Really nice race. Course is FLAT and water stops were well stocked anc placed. Course has some interesting scenery and the post race party was a good time. Finisher hats and sweatshirts were a great unexpected bonus.




Last updated: 2011-12-02 12:00 AM
Running
03:59:47 | 26.2 miles | 09m 09s  min/mile
Age Group: 0/350
Overall: 0/3300
Performance: Good
Avg HR 160 over entire race. Probably averaged 158 for first 22 miles
Course: Flat.
Keeping cool Good Drinking Just right
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Good
Mental exertion [1-5] 4
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