Canyonlands Half Marathon - RunHalf Marathon


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Moab, Utah
United States
Rim Rock Roadrunners
70F / 21C
Sunny
 		Total Time = 1h 59m 25s
Overall Rank = 1184/3284
Age Group = 25-29
Age Group Rank = 116/352
Pre-race routine:

Woke up around 6 and took my time getting ready. Our hotel was right down the street from the finish/bus pick-up so we had lots of time. Ate an english muffin with peanutbutter and some juice and a little coffee. Got to the busses about 7:45 and ended up getting to the race start about 8:45 or so. Dave and I found a rock and just hung out for a bit. I couldn't believe how many people were there. Was a bit chilly in the canyon but we had layers that we could ditch in our sweat bag so it wasn't so bad. I had been sipping on some electrolite drink stuff since leaving the hotel and had a gell about 10 min before the race start.
Event warmup:

Jogged from the bus drop-off to the race start and did lots of stretching while waiting for the gun. All the people around kept me pretty warm.
Run
  • 1h 59m 25s
  • 13.1 miles
  • 09m 07s  min/mile
Comments:

Had to make a dash into the port-a-potty at about mile 2 1/2. Realized after the start that it wasn't just nervous pee and I wouldn't be able to hold it. Luckly I was able to get in and out quickly without wasting too much time.
What would you do differently?:

Pee before the start...even if it might just be nerves.
Post race
Warm down:

Lots of walking and stretching. The last three miles were killer for me, so just making it to the finish was an accomplishment.

What limited your ability to perform faster:

Being sick and taking medication.....I think as much as I tried to tell myself that I was feeling better, I just wasn't.

Event comments:

I will beat my Half Marathon PR....I am thinking about Platte River in two weeks. I know I can do this and I just have a bad tase in my mouth from this race...I really wanted to PR here.




Last updated: 2009-03-15 12:00 AM
Running
01:59:25 | 13.1 miles | 09m 07s  min/mile
Age Group: 116/352
Overall: 1184/3284
Performance: Average
Course: The USATF certified and sanctioned course starts approximately 11 miles up scenic Hwy. 128 and parallels the Colorado River into Moab. The course continues on Hwy. 191 and through the streets of Moab to City Park and the finish line. The Five Mile Run starts approximately 3 miles up Hwy. 128 and follows the same course as the half marathon. The course is rolling.
Keeping cool Good Drinking Just right
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Average
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