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Race Reports for Sarasota Half Marathon 2013

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Race rating (4)

Comments: Third time I've done this race. First time was in 2009 at age 55 when I did it with my son, Scott. My initial motivation was to train for a HM during the triathlon off-season because my running was such a blantant weakness. Missed 2010 and 2011 due to injuries. Did it last year, but wasn't really properly prepared. Trained much better this year, which resulted in a PR (and nine minutes faster than last year's disaster). I'm never going to be a great runner, but hey, somebody's got to be at the BOP. ;) Even at almost 60 I feel that I can continue to improve. I guess that's partly a function of getting a relatively late start in endurance sports. But the most important thing is that I really enjoy training for, and participating in, this race. I feel blessed that I can still do this stuff at my age, especially twelve years after my open heart surgery. Like is good, even at the BOP. :)

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[2]

Race rating (4)

Comments: This race continues to improve and I hope to keep doing it. I might relay next year with Kelly, just to change things up.

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[3]

Race rating (5)

Comments: This race will always be special for me since it was my first distance race. As long as I continue to run, I will continue to run this race.

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