Lake County Half Marathon - RunHalf Marathon


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Oconomowoc, Wisconsin
United States
Overcast
 		Total Time = 2h 13m
Overall Rank = /
Age Group = 35-39
Age Group Rank = 0/
Pre-race routine:

Pre-race started the night before the race with too many beers at a local festival. In retrospect, I was way undertrained for a Half Marathon and was looking for an excuse to walk.
Upon arrival I was intimidated my the number of racers with shirts from other marathons.
Event warmup:

Drove in bad fog but arrived early enough to pick up my packet and walk around, strech, and chat with the other runners.
Run
  • 2h 13m
  • 13.1 miles
  • 10m 09s  min/mile
Comments:

My longest run before this was a 10K. My plan was to run the first 10K and then walk as needed. Once I hit the 10K marker, each step was a new PR. I struggled from miles 7 to 10, but ran with a few 40-50 women and we pushed each other. they were very supportive! Once I hit the 10 mile mark, I knew I could actually run a Half Marathon, so I pushed harder than ever before. Before I knew it- the race was over and I actually finished without walking. What a great high.
What would you do differently?:

Belive in myself and ignore any self doubt. That being said, I would pass on the beer the night before the run.
Post race
Warm down:

Walked around and chatted with my new friends. Streached well, ate a few bagels and drank h2o.

What limited your ability to perform faster:

self doubt!

Event comments:

This race allowed for major self reflection. Considering that this is my first year of running and tris, I feet it has been great. Losing 40 pounds, quitting smoking and enjoying exercise in a year is a great feeling. I now know that I can set MAJOR goals, train hard, and accomplish them. One more Tri and the year is done.




Last updated: 2006-08-28 12:00 AM
Running
02:13:00 | 13.1 miles | 10m 09s  min/mile
Age Group: 0/
Overall: 0/
Performance: Good
HR averaged 160 with a max of 190
Course: Mostly flat with a few small hills
Keeping cool Good Drinking Not enough
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Good
Mental exertion [1-5] 5
Physical exertion [1-5] 3
Good race? Yes
Evaluation
Course challenge
Organized?
Events on-time?
Lots of volunteers?
Plenty of drinks?
Post race activities:
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