Glass City Marathon - RunMarathon


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Toledo, Ohio
United States
Glass City Marathon
51F / 11C
Precipitation
 		Total Time = 3h 17m 15s
Overall Rank = 103/918
Age Group = 25-29
Age Group Rank = 17/35
Run
  • 3h 17m 15s
  • 26.2 miles
  • 07m 32s  min/mile
Comments:

Terrible start. Stomach cramps until about mile 13. Dropped back from pace group around mile 16.5. Quad cramps began around mile 19; then a run/walk from there. Still was able to run a decent pace, though, with all the walking. Weather was awful! So cold and rainy; feet were sloshing.
What would you do differently?:

Eat a much smaller breakfast. It was my usual routine, but nerves likely made the food sit in my belly. It was awful those first 10-11 miles, then gradually got better until about mile 13. Will be better prepared to attack the 3:05 next time. Columbus?
Post race
What limited your ability to perform faster:

Mainly my stomach. The cramps didn't allow me to take in proper nutrition and so I think I bonked early. Was able to push though and take in gatorade as fuel until it began to slosh around and I was able to get some pretzels down. Felt better at this point. Cold rain certainly didn't help.

Event comments:

Would have been a 5 if not for the rain!




Last updated: 2013-04-29 12:00 AM
Running
03:17:15 | 26.2 miles | 07m 32s  min/mile
Age Group: 17/35
Overall: 35/918
Performance: Good
Course:
Keeping cool Good Drinking Just right
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Good
Mental exertion [1-5] 5
Physical exertion [1-5] 5
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