Sarasota Music Half Marathon - Run


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Sarasota, Florida
United States
52F / 11C
Overcast
 		Total Time = 3h 07m 21s
Overall Rank = 2262/2679
Age Group = M 35-39
Age Group Rank = 79/82
Pre-race routine:

Up at 5:15, put on all the layers I'd laid out the night before. Questioned if I had put on too much clothing. Ate breakfast, coffee roll and 1% milk, then headed out to the truck. Realized immediately that I had not put on too many layers, and that I might need a few more. Yes, 52 and windy is COLD by Florida standards.
Event warmup:

Got to the race site, used the porti-pottie, went back to my truck, set an alarm for 10 minutes to race time, and took a nap. Woke up, had a GU, went to the corral and tried to hide from the wind.
Run
  • 3h 07m 21s
  • 13.1 miles
  • 14m 18s  min/mile
Comments:

Another walking race. The PF in my heel will not go away. Need to finally see a doctor. This race for some reason KILLS my calves. I remember that from last year as well. Most painful finish of any race I've done. Absolutely could not get comfortable after the race. It's now 24 hours post race, and my calves are still burning.
What would you do differently?:

Not go 3 weeks without any activity between races.
Post race
Warm down:

Got in line for breakfast before it too long. Talked with a student of mine that almost knocked me over with a high five when I wasn't paying attention. Tried to find some Ryder Bikes teammates but lost them when talk to my student. Found a place to eat, checked results, deposited the used Gatorade, then went home.

What limited your ability to perform faster:

Lack of training, injury, and conditions. I really, really hate the cold.

Event comments:

Really like what the RD is doing with this event. Great course, awesome support, plenty of live music, and a wonderful post race set-up. The only thing missing is the beach, otherwise this race gives you a taste of everything Sarasota has to offer.




Last updated: 2015-10-01 12:00 AM
Running
03:07:21 | 13.1 miles | 14m 18s  min/mile
Age Group: 79/82
Overall: 2262/2679
Performance: Below average
Course: Same course as last year. Starts at the Van Wezel then goes out and back to St. Armand's Circle over the Ringling Bridge, then south past Marina Jack's to another out and back on the way to Siesta Key before returning through Selby Gardens, north past Marina Jack's again then under the bridge before heading back to the Van Wezel.
Keeping cool Good Drinking Not enough
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Average
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