Splits:
9:14, 9:16, 9:21, 9:14, 9:20, 9:15, 9:14, 9:22, 9:08, 8:57, 9:05, 9:24, 9:36, 9:35, 9:43, 9:29, 9:14, 8:56.

I kept it very even for the first half. Then I tried to pick it up for the second half, struggled for a few miles (9:36-9:43?) but was able to reign it in and finish strong.

Not try to pick it up for the second half. Kept the pace even until at least the half marathon point. Approached it more like a half marathon + 5 than 9 and 9.

Overall though - very pleased! My longest run in training so far this year has been 14 miles (15.6 total at Ragnar, but that was split up). I think the marathon training is right where it needs to be.

Mark was an amazing spectator - he found me while running several times, and he was right there at the finish! We went and had a picnic on the beach post- race :) Then we went to the community center, where they were offering free showers. Felt great to shower before getting in my car to drive 2 hours home!