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Grand Rapids Half Marathon - Run


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Grand Rapids, MI
United States
45F / 7C
Overcast
 		Total Time = 1h 31m 48s
Overall Rank = 10/158
Age Group = 25-29
Age Group Rank = 2/12
Run
  • 1h 31m 48s
  • 13.1 miles
  • 07m 01s  min/mile
Comments:

Overall I was happy with my run. I could have pushed it a little harder early in the run. The first 4 miles or so I was on a pace of 7:30 to 7:45 per mile. Increased my pace at each mile throughout the race and was able to finish strong with a little left in the tank. The second half of the race I was able to pick up my pace and catch a number of other runners.
What would you do differently?:

Go out a little harder on the first half of the race. Since this was my first half marathon I didn't want to push too hard and have nothing left at the end. In the end, I ended not pushing quite hard enough. Overall very happy with my race anyway.
Post race
Warm down:

Light stretching and an hour walk with my dog.

Event comments:

The event started a little bit late, but being the innaugural race that wasn't too surprising. The wait was cold though with temps in the low 40s and a steady 15 mph wind. Warmed up quickly once the race started. Overall this was a fun event with a few minor problems due to this being the first year for this event.




Last updated: 2004-10-31 12:00 AM
Running
01:31:48 | 13.1 miles | 07m 01s  min/mile
Age Group: 2/12
Overall: 10/158
Performance: Good
Course: Very flat and fast paved course along the banks of the Grand River. A fairly scenic course that was fairly easy due to how flat the course was.
Keeping cool Good Drinking Not enough
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Average
Mental exertion [1-5] 5
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

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2004-10-31 7:43 PM

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Subject: Grand Rapids Half Marathon

2004-10-31 8:22 PM
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Subject: RE: Grand Rapids Half Marathon
Wow...great time! Nice job!
2004-10-31 8:30 PM
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Subject: RE: Grand Rapids Half Marathon

Sounds like a great race!  You must've really picked it up to start at 7:30 and end up averaging 7's.  Awesome!

Sharon

2004-10-31 8:50 PM
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Subject: RE: Grand Rapids Half Marathon
Thanks. It was a great race, I would recommend it to anyone in the area for next year. The course was very flat and fast. Would make a great course for anyone looking to qualify for Boston. The course was so flat... it was very fast. Over the last 6 miles my pace was around 6:30 or so.
2004-11-05 4:34 PM
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Subject: RE: Grand Rapids Half Marathon
Congrats on your first half-marathon. Awesome time. I envy folks who can get below at 8:00 pace for distance racing. What's your next racing goal?

I bet you're thankful this race isn't on a Saturday. What a miserable day that would have been.

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