LaSalle Bank Chicago Distance Classic - RunHalf Marathon


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Chicago, Illinois
United States
Sunny
 		Total Time = 1h 51m 10s
Overall Rank = 1852/7279
Age Group = 35-39
Age Group Rank = 264/626
Pre-race routine:

Bueller came out and stayed the weekend for the event. We woke about 4:30 had some oatmeal, bananna and cup of coffee. Left about 5 and drove in and parked by 6. Drank a Gatorade on the drive in. Hit the rest room, did some light stretching, then hit the starting line.
Event warmup:

Just the light stretching.
Run
  • 1h 51m 10s
  • 13.1 miles
  • 08m 29s  min/mile
Comments:

Stayed on plan of running 8:30 pace really well. Was a different plan than last time where I started off slower. I think this way is better for me. Alternated gatorade and water at each station after mile 3. Had a gel about mile 6 and then again at about mile 10. Felt very strong the first half if not more. Still felt good at end, some very slight leg soreness and one time about mile 12.5 the left calf wanted to cramp, but didn't. Was not nearly as beat as last year's Chicago Half Marathon, felt I had more in me and could have went a little faster.
What would you do differently?:

Not much. Probably pick up the pace at the end to finish stronger. Knowing the course and the last mile or so would help since I could better determine when to sprint for the finish without dying at end.
Post race
Warm down:

Cold town, Gatorade, bananna, etc. Then really just walking to car. Some stretching once home.

What limited your ability to perform faster:

Not knowing my limits. Probably could have picked it up and finished sooner, but was unsure how much I could push myself. Believe I had more to give, but don't know for sure.

Event comments:

Nearly perfect, great event.




Last updated: 2006-08-14 12:00 AM
Running
01:51:10 | 13.1 miles | 08m 29s  min/mile
Age Group: 264/626
Overall: 1852/7279
Performance: Good
Plan was to try to run consistant 8:30 miles. Mile splits are listed. 9:00 8:24 8:10 8:16 8:26 8:33 8:40 8:45 8:17 8:22 8:13 8:27 8:57 last 1.1
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 Good Drinking Just right
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Good
Mental exertion [1-5] 4
Physical exertion [1-5] 4
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