Windermere Marathon - RunMarathon


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Spokane, Washington
United States
Windermere Marathon
50'sF / 0C
Sunny
 		Total Time = 3h 32m 45s
Overall Rank = 49/360
Age Group = 30-34
Age Group Rank = 6/19
Pre-race routine:

I tapered well for this race. I ran 2x last week, a 4 and 3 mile run. Woke up at 5:00. Had everything laid out the night before. 2 toast w/jam, and a bannana for breakfast.
Event warmup:

Not enough. By the time I used the restroom, the race was upon us. Not enough port o potties to accomodate all in a timely manner. I got stretched out at starting line, and the gun sounded.
Run
  • 3h 32m 45s
  • 26.2 miles
  • 08m 07s  min/mile
Comments:

I was set up to get a 3:30 finish if I could run 2 8:00 miles at the end. I didn't. I got passed at mile 24 by a guy who looked like he was in my ag, as I walked the last 1/8 mi. of 23. I wanted to sprint it in to the end, but a combo of overhydration and tired/pain in legs prevented me from catching him and reaching my 3:30:00 goal.
One small criticism is that miles 7-10, and mile 13 were not marked this year. Made it tough to pace those miles, but didn't affect my overall race time.
What would you do differently?:

Funny sounding, but I would've hydrated less after mile 19. The course has a lot of aid stations after mile 19, almost every mile, and I drank too much down the stretch. I would add 1-2 more long runs to the training plan, as I had a bought with my plantar towards the heart of training, and this may have attributed to sore/tired legs at the end. My plan was great, my execution of plan was good, I just couldn't get it done.
Post race
Warm down:

Ibuprofen, Gatoraid, water, Chicken sandwiches. Laid in grass for 20-30 minutes as I visited with family and friends at the finish.

What limited your ability to perform faster:

tired/pain in legs after mile 21. I couldn't push through any faster than I did.

Event comments:

I like this race, but with wife and kids, I do not travel out of the area to do other events other than local races to compare this race to. It's low key, helps charity, and have good shirt/medal at end.


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Last updated: 2012-05-19 12:00 AM
Running
03:32:45 | 26.2 miles | 08m 07s  min/mile
Age Group: 6/19
Overall: 49/360
Performance: Good
I ran a 9:00 mile 1 while talking to brother in law like a couple of girl friends. I made up the time by mile 3 and crossed at 24:05. I ran 8:00 or sub 8:00 miles up to mile 21. Mile 21 I ran a 10:00 mile. Mile 22 was 9, and Mile 23 was 10.
Course: I like this course the best out of all the Eastern Washington, spokane area marathons. It is a straight shot from Post falls to Spokane along the centenial trail. There is a slight incline at mile 17-18, and an overpass over Hamilton street at mile 22. Those are the biggest elevations. Well supported with aid stations offering water/Heed, and Hammer Gel.
Keeping cool Good Drinking Too much
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: Average
Race evaluation [1-5] 4