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New York City, New York
United States
New York Road Runners
48F / 9C
Overcast
 		Total Time = 2h 06m 9s
Overall Rank = 52.1/4200
Age Group = 30-39
Age Group Rank = 261/775
Pre-race routine:

Woke up late - ate oatmeal, 1/2 banana, coffee water -
Event warmup:

cold stretching
Run
  • 2h 06m 9s
  • 13.1 miles
  • 09m 38s  min/mile
Comments:

GREAT RUN! My first 1/2 marathon and I was hoping for 2:15, so I am thrilled with going sub my goal time. It would have been a bit shorter but I stopped just before the finish time chip box not realizing it. All in all still an incredible time for me.
What would you do differently?:

I would wake up earlier and relax, do some core work pre race and additional stretching. Also, would avoid the gatorade - my stomach is still turning from all the goo and gatorade!
Post race
Warm down:

Grabbed my kids, hugged and kissed them!!!!!!!

What limited your ability to perform faster:

Nothing - this is all I could have done.

Event comments:

This was a great race and I would definately do it again. It was a beautiful first 1/2 to do. All women - and the energy was incredible. I loved it and would do it again and again!!!!!




Last updated: 2006-12-20 12:00 AM
Running
02:06:09 | 13.1 miles | 09m 38s  min/mile
Age Group: 271/775
Overall: 985/4200
Performance: Good
Course: Two loops around Central Park. Very hilly - up and down the whole race!
Keeping cool Good Drinking Just right
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Good
Mental exertion [1-5] 5
Physical exertion [1-5] 5
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: Below average
Race evaluation [1-5] 4