Love Run Philadelphia Half Marathon - Run


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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
United States
CGI Racing
28F / -2C
Overcast
 		Total Time = 2h 09m 24s
Overall Rank = 3164/6300
Age Group = 30-34
Age Group Rank = 276/686
Pre-race routine:

Stayed at a hotel about a mile away from the start. I was surprised to see that it was only 26 degrees outside. I went to the lobby to get a starbucks for a prp and also got a croissant. Got ready back in my room and layered up for the walk over to the start. Once there I waited as late as I could to give my extra clothing to gear check. Also ate a small larabar. I was waiting at the start 5 minutes before the gun.
Event warmup:

The walk over to the venue.
Run
  • 2h 09m 24s
  • 13.1 miles
  • 09m 53s  min/mile
Comments:

I only took water (actually gatorade) once. I easily run ten miles with no water and just chews so I didnt think I needed to flood myself at every aid station and I was right. It was also still cool out the entire race so that helped me to not need much water.
What would you do differently?:

Choose different chews. I had little choice but had to use ones I dont like. They ended up making my stomach pretty upset but luckily not until after the race was over. I also should of checked the race course to see if there were any changes so I would have been more mentally prepared for the 2nd hill.
Post race
Warm down:

Crossed the finish, grabbed my gear and snacks and kept walking straight back to my hotel. Hips were hurting a bit. It was a pretty slow walk.

What limited your ability to perform faster:

I was worried I wouldnt be able to complete this race at all due to a calf muscle pull I had the week before so I started out pretty cautious. I think subconsciously going easy on my right calf eventually made my left thigh strain. I had a few pains but I pushed through. Training for a half ironman tri so I kept telling myself, "you think this hurts? you didnt even swim or bike first!":

This was a 1/2 mar PR for me by 12 mins!

Event comments:

Tons of volunteers! They were great! This was the first 1/2 Mar I ran without music too so it was nice to hear all their cheers!! Loved the run without music!




Last updated: 2015-03-30 12:00 AM
Running
02:09:24 | 13.1 miles | 09m 53s  min/mile
Age Group: 276/686
Overall: 3164/6300
Performance: Good
Course: I did the race last year so I knew there was a killer hill around mile 6. I convinced myself I wanted this hill, I was ready for it and I would conquer it. I did! But what I was not prepared for was the new addition to the race which was another killer hill around mile 9. I don't like surprises:) That was my slowest mile at 10:17.
Keeping cool Drinking Just right
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Good
Mental exertion [1-5] 3
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