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Comments: Clothing was just right ,pace was a bit slow and I worried too much about my hip preventing me from finishing. As expected there were some high and low points during the run. I started waving to just about anyone that looked friendly. It was my first 2 lap out and back which was interesting, saw some people on the route 2-3 times and they gave my a weird "what are you doing look?) I would have liked to have strong training going into it. The new shoes , almost right out of the box really helped, No weird rubs, or soreness, I think there is a higher arch in them , but for a break in run they did great. I was hoping my family might be at the finish line, but instead they presented me the finishers medal at home. What would you do differently?: A little more training and not spit on myself so many times  Post race
Warm down: Since I was the only guy in the lot getting out was no problem,90 seconds later I was at home and helping take our summer gazebo down. Cole and Paula had already been at it for a while so I felt inclined to help until Paula said get changed before you catch a cold. The rest of the day was a typical Saturday ,about 3:00 Paula finally asked so how did it go ? What limited your ability to perform faster: Wind,Training time, George Bush, low threshold for pain Event comments: Joking aside I came in second this day, my family came in first and it felt great. My wife and parents thought I was crazy, I probably was juggling too much the last few weeks to do a half mary , but in the end I made all the right choices. Last updated: 2008-11-03 12:00 AM
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35F / 2C
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Overall Rank = 2/2
Age Group = 33-85
Age Group Rank = 1/1
Stayed up later than normal the night before and made sure I was eating right (bowl of ice cream and a glass of wine). Then just before turning the TV off , I stumbled upon Rocky IV and it was in the beginning when Apollo Creed was in the process of getting killed by Drago. I then turned it off and got a good nights sleep
In the morn ign hte clock went off at 6:15 and it was go time, I had every tech material piece of clothing that I own and started the process of getting dressed.
On top a had a hat then compression t-shirt, long sleeve shirt followed by a second long sleeve shirt and final a running jacket. On bottom it was tights and running pants.
Downed a gel , grabbed a water and drove to the starting area. about a 100 yards from my parkign spot a notice a group (10-15) of people hanging out near the starting area, but turns out they were not doing the run.
Packed my remaining gels, to a swig of water and then spit , problem was my spit was so thick from the gel that it ended upon my right shoulder, oh well, if that was the worst thing I would be ok.