Platte River Half Marathon - RunHalf Marathon


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Littleton, Colorado
United States
Alamo Events
Total Time = 2h 05m 55s
Overall Rank = 407/1128
Age Group = F 35-39
Age Group Rank = 82/213
Pre-race routine:

Ate a cinnamon raisin english muffin with PB & honey, washed down with some oolong. Tried to clear my sinuses.

Chatted with some friends at the start area before dropping off my sweats bag and doing a brief warmup. Jumped in my corral about 5 minutes before the start.
Run
  • 2h 05m 55s
  • 13.1 miles
  • 09m 37s  min/mile
Comments:

Went out a bit fast over the first 4 miles. I was running with just my watch (hadn't yet found my Garmin amongst the cardboard boxes still lingering from our move 2 weeks ago), and felt like I was running very well within myself. Tried to dial it back a bit, and then come on strong the last 3 miles.

Went fairly well, until at the top of the overpass, at about mile 12.5, I puked. Probably the result of the snot in my system from this cold I have had (sorry, TMI). After I got sick, I felt much better, and was able to kick it to the finish.

Felt strong, as though I could have maintained the average pace for some time beyond the finish.
What would you do differently?:

Not ride Deer Creek the day before?
Post race
Warm down:

Walked around a bit, cheered in Mary as she finished her first 1/2 marathon. Grabbed a banana, pita with hummus, and vanilla ice cream. I passed on the bison burgers and cake. Something about the smell of grease after a hard effort just does not make me want to eat a burger.

What limited your ability to perform faster:

This was a training race at the end of a 4-week build, a day after a hill climbing bike ride. My performance was about what I would expect, given the preparation.

Event comments:

This is a well-run, well-supported event. They really try to make it a party at the finish line, with a live band, beer truck, etc.




Last updated: 2013-04-07 12:00 AM
Running
02:05:55 | 13.1 miles | 09m 37s  min/mile
Age Group: 82/213
Overall: 0/1128
Performance: Average
Course: The course winds for about 2 miles through Old Town Littleton before turning onto the South Platte River trail and heading north to the Buckhorn Exchange. The SPR trail is cement, with a gravel path running along side for portions of the trail.
Keeping cool Good Drinking Just right
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Good
Mental exertion [1-5] 4
Physical exertion [1-5] 3
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