Dexter-Ann Arbor Run - Half Marathon

Forum guidelines BT super discount
General Discussion Race Reports! » Dexter-Ann Arbor Run - Half Marathon Rss Feed  
Moderators: k9car363, alicefoeller Reply

Dexter-Ann Arbor Run - Half Marathon - Run


View Member's Race Log View other race reports
Ann Arbor, Michigan
United States
Ann Arbor Track Club
68F / 20C
Sunny
 		Total Time = 1h 25m
Overall Rank = 35/2600+
Age Group = 40-44
Age Group Rank = 4/?????
Pre-race routine:

The usual. I got to the race start really early so I had time to grab a short cat-nap. My gut was more settled than it usually is before a race. I ran about 1.5 miles total with 4 x strides up to race pace. I was sweating by the time I lined up to start.
Event warmup:

See above.
Run
  • 1h 25m
  • 13.1 miles
  • 06m 31s  min/mile
Comments:

Went out and felt great.....at around 6:30 pace. When I pushed it much faster than that it felt hard so I would back off to 6:30. Kept it pretty much right there for the entire race.

It was warmer than I thought it would be. Poured most of every cup of water over my head and shirt.

Noticed that on the flats and descents I just kept up but that on the ascents was where I passed people.

The last hill to the finish line in ths race is about 3/4 of a mile long and is just brutal. The last time I ran this (1:32:xx) I actually stopped completely about 1/4 mile from the finish and thought I aw going to puke. I felt like I might puke today also but this time ther was no stopping. :). I gritted this one through to the end.
What would you do differently?:

Maybe pick 6:25 or 6:20 as my pace. Sometimes I wonder if the brain is more powerful than the body in these instances. If I had decided that 6:20 was today's pace, could I have held that?
Post race
Warm down:

Walked around and chatted with several friends who had run various races today.

Event comments:

Great race that is a staple in SE Michigan.




Last updated: 2013-05-07 12:00 AM
Running
01:25:00 | 13.1 miles | 06m 31s  min/mile
Age Group: 4/?????
Overall: 35/2600+
Performance: Good
Garmin says I went 13.2 and I stopped it at 1:24:58 but whatever.
Course: Point to point. Rolling hills. Garmin says 392 feet of climbing, 418 of descent. Beautiful run.
Keeping cool Average Drinking Just right
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Average
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] 4

{postbutton}
2013-06-02 8:20 PM

User image

Master
3205
20001000100100
ann arbor, michigan
Subject: Dexter-Ann Arbor Run - Half Marathon

2013-06-03 2:25 PM
in reply to: #4764391

User image

Champion
7163
500020001002525
Verona WI--Ironman Bike Country!
Subject: RE: Dexter-Ann Arbor Run - Half Marathon

Just one big WOW.  That is an awesome pace on a tougher course.  I agree sometime you can trick the mind into doing amazing things...next time you can try out your strategy and shoot for the moon!

Great job!

2013-06-03 2:40 PM
in reply to: SSMinnow

User image

Master
3058
200010002525
South Alabama
Subject: RE: Dexter-Ann Arbor Run - Half Marathon
Great job Jason! Nice work.
2013-06-03 2:48 PM
in reply to: slornow

User image

Champion
6656
500010005001002525
Subject: RE: Dexter-Ann Arbor Run - Half Marathon
Nice work Jason!
2013-06-03 6:22 PM
in reply to: mndymond

User image

Member
432
10010010010025
Calgary, AB
Subject: RE: Dexter-Ann Arbor Run - Half Marathon

zzzzzzooooOOOOOMMMMMM!!!!!

Well done!

2013-06-03 10:54 PM
in reply to: Hoos

User image

New user
410
100100100100
Subject: RE: Dexter-Ann Arbor Run - Half Marathon
Wow, 6:30 for an entire HM! That is smoking!
Great job Jason!


2013-06-04 4:42 AM
in reply to: #4764391

User image

Master
2563
20005002525
University Park, MD
Subject: RE: Dexter-Ann Arbor Run - Half Marathon
Nice result!
2013-06-04 5:46 AM
in reply to: Chunga

User image

Member
2098
2000252525
Simsbury, Connecticut
Subject: RE: Dexter-Ann Arbor Run - Half Marathon
SMOKIN fast!
2013-06-04 9:04 AM
in reply to: #4764391

User image

Master
1883
1000500100100100252525
San Antone, Texas
Subject: RE: Dexter-Ann Arbor Run - Half Marathon
sweet run dude!
General Discussion-> Race Reports!
{postbutton}
General Discussion Race Reports! » Dexter-Ann Arbor Run - Half Marathon Rss Feed  
RELATED POSTS

Dexter-Ann Arbor Run - Half Marathon

Started by dangremond
Views: 1278 Posts: 1

2012-06-04 3:39 PM dangremond

Dexter-Ann Arbor Run - Half Marathon

Started by dangremond
Views: 1323 Posts: 1

2011-06-12 2:19 PM dangremond

Dexter-Ann Arbor Run - Half Marathon

Started by michgirlsk
Views: 1335 Posts: 1

2010-06-07 11:18 AM michgirlsk

DXA@ Half Marathon (Dexter to Ann Arbor)

Started by tjneiman
Views: 1463 Posts: 1

2008-06-08 9:54 PM tjneiman

Dexter - Ann Arbor Half Marathon

Started by darylljsmith
Views: 1215 Posts: 4

2004-06-08 8:58 PM Nancytris
RELATED ARTICLES
Member Question: Half Marathon Before a Half Ironman?
date : May 24, 2010
author : Coach AJ
comments : 0
My question is am I playing with fire entering the half marathon this close to my primary goal for this season which is the HIM?
 
Ask the Coach: Half Ironman Run Pacing
date : June 15, 2009
author : Ali Winslow
comments : 0
I just ran the Boston Marathon under nine minute miles, can I run eight minute miles for my half Ironman training runs? Or should I go slower?
Member Question: How to go from a Sprint to a Half Ironman?
date : November 17, 2008
author : mat steinmetz
comments : 7
I just started doing tris this summer and I have two under my belt, both sprints. Is it reasonable to build up for a Oly in early ‘09, with a HIM in Oct of ‘09
 
Coming Full Circle
date : July 10, 2007
author : Ontherun
comments : 0
Having three seasons under my belt I thought I knew what I was doing. That all changed with a few new challenges and a bunch of new friends.
Zero to Half Ironman in 16 Long Weeks
date : January 29, 2006
author : sl2302
comments : 0
I just had a couple of problems, I could count the number of triathlons I had contested at zero. Secondly, I could count on one hand the number of times I had been swimming in the last 17 years.
 
Half Marathon Training Plan - 20 Week
date : October 24, 2005
author : mikericci
comments : 0
This program should be used for an athlete whose goal is to run a marathon in the 1:30-2:30 range and has a good running base in the past 8-12 weeks.
13 Week Half-Marathon Program for Beginners
date : October 2, 2005
author : smeeko
comments : 2
I will assume you have not run consistently more than 6 miles and have never completed a half-marathon. I believe running your first half-marathon is a big task which requires dedication and work.
 
This is, after all, Ironman.
date : January 10, 2005
author : ewkfit
comments : 0
My training was taking off. I had never felt stronger. I was making bigger strides than I ever had. I was stronger and faster than I had imagined myself ever being.