Rock N Roll 1/2 Marathon

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Virginia Beach, VA
United States
78F / 26C
Overcast
 		Total Time = 2h 46m 37s
Overall Rank = /
Age Group =
Age Group Rank = 0/
Pre-race routine:

I didn't train. I just found out I was going to run it! I did my normal routine.. Yogurt, Gatorade, Vitamins.
Event warmup:

No warmup (unless you count standing in line for the porta-potties!)
Run
  • 2h 46m 37s
  • 13.1 miles
  • 12m 43s  min/mile
Comments:

I didn't make registration on time, so I ran as a 35 year old XL man named Fred. In actuality, it was my birthday present to myself. I am actually a 21 year old (22 tomorrow) M girl!
What would you do differently?:

NOTHING!!! I had a FANTASTIC time!!!
Post race
Warm down:

I pulled my back out within a minute of crossing the finish line. OUCH!

What limited your ability to perform faster:

I ran with someone else. I think we paced each other PERFECTLY!!!

Event comments:

FANTASTIC!!! I can't wait to do it again next year. Also, the Sandman Triathlon will be held in the SAME SPOT in just 2 weeks! Race Reports to follow!!




Last updated: 2004-09-07 12:00 AM
Running
02:46:37 | 13.1 miles | 12m 43s  min/mile
Age Group: 0/
Overall: 0/
Performance: Good
Course: Flat and fast (for most). Drank a beer and stopped to watch a band between mile 7 and 8.
Keeping cool Good Drinking Just right
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Good
Mental exertion [1-5] 5
Physical exertion [1-5] 5
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

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2004-09-07 10:15 AM

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Subject: Rock N Roll 1/2 Marathon

2004-09-07 12:48 PM
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Subject: RE: Rock N Roll 1/2 Marathon
Great job Fred ... er, I mean Katie. And happy birthday whoever you are!
2004-09-07 8:44 PM
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Subject: RE: Rock N Roll 1/2 Marathon
Katie,
Great job and Happy 22nd! You did it right and had a blast doing it. See you at the Sandman. 22, man I feel old!

Scott
2004-09-11 6:58 PM
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Subject: RE: Rock N Roll 1/2 Marathon
What a great way to run a 1/2 marathon!! You must be in pretty good shape to run one, and stop and drink a beer part way though, and still finish with a respectable time.

Great job, good luck with your back!!!

Dennis
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