Big Lake Half-Marathon - RunHalf Marathon


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Alton, New Hampshire
United States
Endorfun Sports
60F / 16C
Sunny
Total Time = 1h 25m 25s
Overall Rank = 24/1196
Age Group = M35-39
Age Group Rank = 5/85
Run
  • 1h 25m 25s
  • 13.1 miles
  • 06m 31s  min/mile
Comments:

Went out fast, as usual. Made the first mile in 5:50, second in 6:10, so I already had a minute "in the bank" since I was shooting for a 6:30 pace. Ran 6:30's pretty steadily for the next five or six miles, which I was happy with since we were doing a lot of steady climbing into the wind. Miles 8 to 10 were tough for me, with some real low points as far as energy and motivation, and I lost my 1 minute advantage and was passed by a few people. Pushed hard the last 3.1 miles, and managed not to lose more time. I thought I had a shot at breaking 1:25 (my ideal goal for today), and I was running very hard toward what I thought was the finish line but which was just the turn into the parking lot where the finish line was. My watch passed 1:25 as I entered the parking lot, and after that I cruised into the finish.

So I didn't meet my ideal goal, but given how tough this course was, I'm pretty satisfied with my performance, my overall pace, and my placing in the top 5 in my age group in what is more of a regional race than a small local one (lot of runners from Mass, NH, Maine, and Vermont).
Post race
Event comments:

Another good race put on by Keith Jordan. Free massage after the race, quick posting of results, decent food for a running race.

Overall a very good day. I feel like I gave this race the best that I could today.




Last updated: 2008-04-22 12:00 AM
Running
01:25:25 | 13.1 miles | 06m 31s  min/mile
Age Group: 5/85
Overall: 24/1196
Performance: Good
Course: Challenging course with long hills.
Keeping cool Good Drinking
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall:
Mental exertion [1-5] 4
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: Good
Race evaluation [1-5] 4