Canyonlands Half Marathon - RunHalf Marathon

This is almost an exact replay of last year's race only faster. Just like last year my whole plan was to go out fast, ignore hr, splits, and hope that I when I hit the wall there's a finish line in sight. First mile was really quick. Checked my watch and it was 5:51 and thought just roll with it. Hit the 3 mile at 18:13 so just like last year I think I pr'ed the 5k. Took in a Roctane at 30 minutes. Hit mile 6 at 37:23. Was feeling really good and took in another Roctane right at the hour hoping to stave off the fade as long as possible. Last year I felt like I was starting to pop right at the 10 mile mark. This year that didn't happen until mile 12. So I'm pretty happy with that. I knew if my legs were going then my head could pull me to the finish line. Made the final turn into the finish line as was pretty certain I was going sub-1:24. When the official clock actually came into focus I knew I was cutting it close. I picked it up as much as I could and came in with 5 seconds to spare :)

Nothing. I'm happy with this.

Jogged around the park a bit. Stretched out. Took and ice bath an hour later at the hotel. OUCH!


Current fitness level. But I'll keep chopping away at it and in a couple years I'll be going under 1:20 for this distance.


My goal was under 1:24, but I knew it was going to take one hell of a mental effort. I may have been able to go faster, but I hit my goal and qualified for Bolder Boulder "A" wave. I absolutely love this race. It's a combination of being in Moab, Pasta Jay's, the Native American drummers, the course, and everything that goes into it. It's without a doubt my favorite running race.