Orange County Marathon - Run


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Orange County, California
United States
Run Racing
75F / 24C
Sunny
 		Total Time = 3h 14m 2s
Overall Rank = 3/176
Age Group = 3
Age Group Rank = 64/2216
Run
  • 3h 14m 2s
  • 26.2 miles
  • 07m 25s  min/mile
Comments:

Went out fast through mile 16 then switched to competing with other runners for the rest of the race. Never got passed in the second half but passed a ton of people. (Including the 3rd place runner at mile 23)

I will not be disappointed by this race. It was my 4th fastest marathon ever and I beat my CR by 6:32. AND I AM on the podium for the second time this year in a marathon.
What would you do differently?:

Slow up the pace early if the race includes a HOT finish. (The last 4 miles got really hot)
Post race
Warm down:

Waiting for results to get certified so I could get my hardware and walk home.

What limited your ability to perform faster:

Less than optimal pacing and finicky weather reports. (Report said high of 62 but it hit 75 with high humidity and bright sun at the finish)

Event comments:

I am a legacy runner and will continue to run it every year.




Last updated: 2014-04-25 12:00 AM
Running
03:14:02 | 26.2 miles | 07m 25s  min/mile
Age Group: 3/2216
Overall: 64/176
Performance: Below average
Course: Rolling Hills first half, fast and flat second half
Keeping cool Below average Drinking Not enough
Post race
Weight change: %7
Overall: Below average
Mental exertion [1-5] 4
Physical exertion [1-5] 4
Good race? Ok
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