PF Changs Rock 'n' Roll Marathon - RunHalf Marathon


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Phoenix/Tempe/Scottsdale, Arizona
United States
65F / 18C
Sunny
 		Total Time = 1h 55m 39s
Overall Rank = 3090/20276
Age Group = 35-39
Age Group Rank = 204/2121
Run
  • 1h 55m 39s
  • 13.1 miles
  • 08m 50s  min/mile
Comments:

This was a training run and low priority race since I only started running four weeks ago, after six weeks off to heal peroneal tendinitis/sprained ankle. I ran the first 11 miles at a very comfortable pace of just under 9 minute miles then stepped up the last two miles to close to 8 minutes each. I felt great on the run and was pleased with my time (which was only 9 seconds slower then my PR).
What would you do differently?:

I should have ate a little more closer to the race. I was hungry until I had some Gu at mile 8.
Post race
Warm down:

The usual beer!

What limited your ability to perform faster:

I was under-trained (longest run was 9 miles a week before the race and I only ran 16 miles since January) But all things considered I was happy with my time.

Event comments:

Fun race although I think the Chicago Marathon was a more scenic course.




Last updated: 2008-01-02 12:00 AM
Running
01:55:39 | 13.1 miles | 08m 50s  min/mile
Age Group: 204/2121
Overall: 3090/20276
Performance: Good
Avg. HR 167
Course: Very flat. Not very scenic. The bands were fun but I wish there were more.
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] 4