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Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
United States
Myrtle Beach Marathon
50F / 10C
Overcast
Total Time = 2h 05m 15s
Overall Rank = 1129/2842
Age Group = F35-39
Age Group Rank = 82/288
Pre-race routine:

Well, we knew we were going to be close to getting to the packet pick up in time on Friday night (no race day pick up) so we had to hit McD's drive through for dinner. I think this was my downfall. McNuggets and a Double Cheeseburger is not an ideal pre-race meal.
Event warmup:

None- too many people to really do much. I ran the halls at the hotel before we left, but that was about it.
Run
  • 2h 05m 15s
  • 13.1 miles
  • 09m 34s  min/mile
Comments:

Should have just worn a short sleeve shirt, I got hot after the first 3 miles, but my number was pinned to the front and back of my jacket and I knew that I couldn't take them off and re-attach it to my shirt, so I ran hot.

Started out at sub 9 pace, which I expected to work my way around the crowd. Mile 1 and 2 were sub 9, mile 3 was right at 9, 4 was about 9:10, 5 and 6 were at 9:22, 7 was at 9:30 and then the wheels on the bus came off. Mile 8 and 9 were 9:45 then 10 was 10:40. I struggled at mile 10 to just stay running.

Not sure if it was the McDonald's the night before or if it was because of a gel problem.

At mile 3.5 I saw a water stop about 100 yds ahead, so I took a big swig of gel from my gel flask. Well, when I get to the aid station, it's not an aid station. It's a medical tent and the water is on pallets for storage I'm assuming. The volunteers are yelling 1/2 mile to water. So I had to go about 4:15 or so before I could take any water after that gel. I'm thinking this was my undoing as it relates to my stomach issues. I started having problems around mile 8 and by mile 10 I was forced to a 10:40 pace. I kept thinking I would stop but the portojohns were only at the aid stations which were 2 miles apart and all had lines waiting for them. So I hung on as best as I could, and as I came into the final mile I managed to get back to a 9:45 pace, but that's about all I could do. I was just happy to finish at that point. I did measure the race at 13.3 miles instead of 13.1, so technically, I probably did beat my best time in an average pace sense.

During the race the song "the wheels on the bus go round and round, round and round, round and round. The wheels on the bus go round and round all day long" was in my head over and over again. I have no idea why, but I was singing it to myself. With verses about the windshield wipers, too. Then when I started having issues, all I could think of was that the wheels on the bus had fallen off. And yes, I sang this in my head to the tune of the song. I guess it was my way of trying to take my mind off the pain...
What would you do differently?:

Wait to take gels with water in my hand. Also, eat a better pre-race meal.
Post race
Warm down:

just walked around trying to find derek

What limited your ability to perform faster:

Stomach issues.

Event comments:

Some days are like this!




Last updated: 2008-02-18 12:00 AM
Running
02:05:15 | 13.1 miles | 09m 34s  min/mile
Age Group: 82/288
Overall: 1129/2842
Performance: Below average
HR was at LT (180ish) until stomach issues happened. Then it dropped to 170 when I had to drop my pace.
Course: Flat, but not pancake flat. Some long gradual ascents. Of course, compared to Greenville, it was flat, but there were some folks complaining about the "hills." LOL...
Keeping cool Below average Drinking Not enough
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Below average
Mental exertion [1-5] 4
Physical exertion [1-5] 3
Good race? No
Evaluation
Course challenge Just right
Organized? Yes
Events on-time? Yes
Lots of volunteers? Yes
Plenty of drinks? No
Post race activities: Average
Race evaluation [1-5] 3

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2008-02-18 8:57 AM

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2008-02-18 9:42 AM
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Excellent race

Way to hang tough when having GI issues and still finish strong. All that really helps build confidence and ability to push through & adjust come your IM.

Dressing for running races is so difficult as quickly we get so hot but start out cold.

Singing to get you through and motivated..I'll have to give that a try but not sure about the song choice.

 Are you doing another 1/2 Mary soon or before your IM?

I think another pre-race dinner might be a better choice. 

 

2008-02-18 9:43 AM
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Nice job...errrr...  gutting it out. 

Seriously, we always learn so much through racing.  Way to work through the issue and get to the finish line! 

2008-02-18 10:01 AM
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2008-02-22 7:05 AM
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"McNuggets and a Double Cheeseburger is not an ideal pre-race meal."

Well I guess not, but what a change from the traditional pasta or sushi. Way to hang in there. You'll be under 2:00 next time out!


2008-02-22 7:13 AM
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Another great time even with the GI distress! You are really getting good at this long distance stuff. You are going to be amazing at IMCDA!


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