Houston Marathon - RunMarathon


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Houston, Texas
United States
Houston Marathon Committee
Total Time = 3h 49m 14s
Overall Rank = /
Age Group =
Age Group Rank = 0/
Pre-race routine:

One banana, and a granola bar about an hour before race start.
Event warmup:

Basic stretching. Didn't really run beforehand, as the first couple of miles are congested enough to act as a decent warmup.
Run
  • 3h 49m 14s
  • 26.2 miles
  • 08m 45s  min/mile
Comments:

Much better race this year than last. Didn't really feel like I was going long until about mile 20. My goal was to run the whole race, with no walking, which I accomplished. Ended up 20 minutes faster than last year's race. Overall, a much better experience than the first one.
What would you do differently?:

Now that I know I can run the entire distance, I need to work on running it faster. I never really felt like I was taxing myself as far as speed.
Post race
Warm down:

Got weighed (only lost 6 lbs.) and eating breakfast. Changed, and spent the rest of the morning watching other runners finish. Great weather, big crowds, and great support.

What limited your ability to perform faster:

My confidence in pushing myself. I've got to get to the point where I am confident that I can push the envelope, and still finish.

Event comments:

Great race, amazing crowds. Couldn't really ask for more. Only a couple of nitpicks: more porta johns (like any race ever has enough), and get a finishers shirt that isn't white (how about some variety?).




Last updated: 2012-01-16 12:00 AM
Running
03:49:14 | 26.2 miles | 08m 45s  min/mile
Age Group: 0/
Overall: 0/
Performance: Good
Course:
Keeping cool Average Drinking Just right
Post race
Weight change: %3.2
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