Publix Fort LauderdaleA1A Fort Lauderdale Marathon - Run


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Fort Luderdale, Florida
United States
70F / 21C
Sunny
 		Total Time = 3h 16m 24s
Overall Rank = 44/7000
Age Group = 45-49
Age Group Rank = 6/71
Pre-race routine:

it was cold... just stood in the starting coral and chatted with the guy next to me
Event warmup:

none
Run
  • 3h 16m 24s
  • 26.22 miles
  • 07m 29s  min/mile
Comments:

I ran a good race. I was on pace to break 3:10 through the 1/2 marathon. I faded a between miles 22-25 but finished stronger on mile 26. My best marathon since before my traumatic brain injury of 2009. I finished 8 minutes faster than last year. Another Boston qualifier. I am thrilled with my progress.
What would you do differently?:

I raced a good race. If anything, my training is suspect. I ran a lot of training miles, but I didn't have any long runs over 17 miles. Next marathon training schedule will include multiple 20+ mile runs.
Post race
Warm down:

drank a few beers and ate some rice and beans. Walked to the transport bus

What limited your ability to perform faster:

I ran to my abilities right now. I just need to increase my fitness and adjust my training somewhat.

Event comments:

A beautiful race day in a beautiful location.




Last updated: 2015-01-16 12:00 AM
Running
03:16:24 | 26.22 miles | 07m 29s  min/mile
Age Group: 6/71
Overall: 44/7000
Performance: Good
143 avg
Course: mostly flat - some construction to deal with on the 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