Asics Reading Half-Marathon - RunHalf Marathon


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Reading, England
United Kingdom
Asics
12C / 54F
Sunny
 		Total Time = 1h 19m 35s
Overall Rank = 109/9877
Age Group = MSEN
Age Group Rank = 86/4523
Pre-race routine:

Rested and made sure I was well hydrated the day before then didn't drink too much on the morning of the race.
Run
  • 1h 19m 35s
  • 21.1 kms
  • 03m 46s  min/km
Comments:

Pleased with the run. Was aiming to do 6:05 min/miles and I reckon I was reasonably consistent (although I think the mile markers weren't accurate enough). Felt like I gave it pretty much all that I had.
What would you do differently?:

Core muscles, particularly abs and lower back were getting very tired towards the end so I think I need to do some more core strengthening work. Other than that I think my race day tactics were pretty much spot on.
Post race
Event comments:

Pretty well organised race given that there were 10,000 or so runners. Start was about 10 mins late. Fast, flat course is good for PBs. Plenty of water stations, lots of supporters and loads of live bands along the route. Great finish in the Madejski stadium.

Very happy with my new sub-1:20 half marathon PB! Looking good for London marathon in 4 weeks time.




Last updated: 2007-03-26 12:00 AM
Running
01:19:35 | 21.1 kms | 03m 46s  min/km
Age Group: 86/4523
Overall: 109/9877
Performance:
Course:
Keeping cool Drinking
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall:
Mental exertion [1-5]
Physical exertion [1-5]
Good race?
Evaluation
Course challenge Just right
Organized? Yes
Events on-time? No
Lots of volunteers? Yes
Plenty of drinks? Yes
Post race activities:
Race evaluation [1-5] 4