Hypothermic Half Marathon - RunHalf Marathon


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Calgary, Alberta
Canada
Running Room
-12C / 10F
Sunny
 		Total Time = 2h 11m 55s
Overall Rank = /400
Age Group =
Age Group Rank = 0/
Pre-race routine:

arrived early; went to YMCA to change and use the facilities. Was so relaxed that I didn't bother to go to Eau Claire Market, where I would have received a chip. As it is, I ran the race without a chip.
Run
  • 2h 11m 55s
  • 21.3 kms
  • 06m 11s  min/km
Comments:

Felt strong - couldn't have run any faster considering I've only been training for 6 weeks and my longest run was 2 hours. The blisters on my foot tried to bug me but I ran through them. This is my fastest half marathon since 1997. I am very happy!
What would you do differently?:

Pick up a chip so I have an official time!
Post race
Warm down:

Walked back to YMCA to pick up my stuff. Stretched a tiny bit and walked to my car. Driving was not much fun! My hubby is going to give me a massage later :) (and I really mean massage!!)

What limited your ability to perform faster:

Nothing!

Event comments:

lots of volunteers considering the temperature. The volunteers were well-dressed for the weather and very cheerful. There was a free brunch at the Sheraton after but I went home to hang with my family. They didn't come because we thought it might be too cold for the kids (maybe it wouldn't have been... oh well)




Last updated: 2009-02-09 12:00 AM
Running
02:11:55 | 21.3 kms | 06m 11s  min/km
Age Group: 0/
Overall: 0/400
Performance: Good
Course: mostly flat from Eau Claire to Shouldice Park and back, with a bit of an extra jog after the Crowchild Bridge. A few icy patches; snow-covered from Home Road to shouldice Park. All in all a good course.
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] 5