Eugene Marathon - RunHalf Marathon


View Member's Race Log View other race reports
Eugene, Oregon
United States
Eugene Marathon
55F / 13C
Precipitation
 		Total Time = 1h 56m
Overall Rank = 779/3079
Age Group = M 45-49
Age Group Rank = 61/112
Pre-race routine:

I awoke with stomach pain. I didn't feel nervous so I don't think that was it. Regardless I hit the bathroom 7 times before the race.
Event warmup:

I parked at the hospital and jogged the several blocks to the starting area.
Run
  • 1h 56m
  • 13.1 miles
  • 08m 51s  min/mile
What would you do differently?:

The stomach trouble stayed with me for seven of the thirteen miles, but I missed my best time by only two minutes. I would work more on hills.
Post race
Warm down:

Walked around the recovery area and found stuff to eat. I had friends running the marathon so I found a covered area to sit and watch the race until they finished. The winner of the marathon clocked a 2:18. Twenty-two minutes more then it took me to run half. Not fair.

What limited your ability to perform faster:

my stomach

Event comments:

The only negative I'd offer is the crowd around the recovery entrance/exit blocked the way. Rumor has it the finish will be on the Hayward Field track next year. Great.




Last updated: 2008-12-28 12:00 AM
Running
01:56:00 | 13.1 miles | 08m 51s  min/mile
Age Group: 61/112
Overall: 779/3079
Performance: Average
Course: Eugene is green and scenic. It's a great course through the university district, the south end of town and back north onto the bike paths along the river. The start and finish were located in front of historic Hayward Field.
Keeping cool Good Drinking Just right
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Good
Mental exertion [1-5] 3
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] 5