Chicago Distance Classic - RunHalf Marathon


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Chicago, Illinois
United States
John Bingham Racing
68F / 20C
Sunny
 		Total Time = 1h 50m 43s
Overall Rank = 1791/7280
Age Group = 30-34
Age Group Rank = 232/613
Pre-race routine:

Stayed with sjlschafer.
Woke at 4:30 AM. Tossed and turned most of the night. Not sure why. Much have been pre-race excitement. Ate some oatmeal and had a cup of coffee. Left house around 5:00 AM for drive into the city. Arrived just before 6:00 AM.
Event warmup:

Found restroom and then stretched a bit before getting in the corral. Drank a few small cups of water while waiting for race to start.
Run
  • 1h 50m 43s
  • 13.1 miles
  • 08m 27s  min/mile
Comments:

sjlschafer and I wanted to run about 8:30s. We ran the first mile right around 9. Then picked it up a bit. We did a pretty good job of running right at 8:30 for most of the race. A few were quicker and a few were slower. But overall, we are right on. I felt pretty good for the whole race. Took some gel at mile 6.5 and just after 10. Washed down with water in each case. I had the PowerGel Strawberry-banana gel. That did not mix too well with the lemon-lime gatorade I had just taken the aid station before. Left my stomach in cramps for a mile or so till the water mixed everything up. lol.
What would you do differently?:

Nothing. I enjoyed running with sjlschafer. I don't get the opportunity to train/race with him very often. And when I do, I enjoy the company.
Post race
Warm down:

Gatorade, water, banana, clif bar. Some light stretching after consuming post-race goodies. Walked back to car.

Event comments:

A very nice course. I enjoyed the views. I recommend this race to others. It is well supported. The aid stations were everywhere. Both sides of course at what seemed like every mile and a half or so. Lots of spectators.




Last updated: 2006-08-14 12:00 AM
Running
01:50:43 | 13.1 miles | 08m 27s  min/mile
Age Group: 232/613
Overall: 1791/7280
Performance: Good
See sjlschafer's race report for additional lap data. I was with him for most of the race and pulled away at the end.
Course: Nice course. Started off north from Grant Park into the city for about 4 or so miles, then south from Grant Park past McCormick Plance and out to the lake shore. Then back up north along the lake path out to Planetarium and behind Aquarium back to the finish. From mile 8 to finish was a beautiful stretch to run.
Keeping cool Average 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] 5