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Borgess Run for the Health of It - RunHalf Marathon


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Kalamazoo, Michigan
United States
Borgess Hospital
Sunny
Total Time = 2h 35m
Overall Rank = /
Age Group =
Age Group Rank = 0/
Pre-race routine:

Ummm, thinking it was oatmeal and a bagel. Arrived at the race plenty early to get my numbers, stretch, say hi to a few people, and visit the little boys room before the race
Run
  • 2h 35m
  • 13 miles
  • 11m 55s  min/mile
Comments:

I managed to do just about everything wrong for this run. For some reason I decided a long sleeve shirt was needed. Well wouldnt you know it, I was hot about half way thru.

About half way thru the park (MM 9ish) an older gentleman had fallen and I stopped to help. The gentleman had fallen and injured his head.

It was difficult to get going again, and my feet started to bother me. I would late find out I had numerous blisters and even a blood blister.
What would you do differently?:

dressed more appropriately.
Post race
Warm down:

Limped back to the truck. No bananas, no bagels, no yogurt, no NOTHING. Just some piss warm water.

What limited your ability to perform faster:

Overheated and the 4 week taper.

Event comments:

I was very disappointed in the fact that I trudged my way through my first Half Marathon, and there was no nourishment at the finish line. What did my entrance fee go towards? Sure I was BOP, but come on lets makes sure there is at least a banana to shew on.




Last updated: 2009-05-27 12:00 AM
Running
02:35:00 | 13 miles | 11m 55s  min/mile
Age Group: 0/
Overall: 0/
Performance: Below average
Course:
Keeping cool Below average Drinking Not enough
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Below average
Mental exertion [1-5] 3
Physical exertion [1-5] 2
Good race? Ok
Evaluation
Course challenge Just right
Organized? Yes
Events on-time? Yes
Lots of volunteers? Yes
Plenty of drinks? No
Post race activities: Bad
Race evaluation [1-5] 2

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