I was hoping I would do a little better. My gold medal goal was under two hours with a basic goal of 2:10.
I usually start the race at the back of the pack. I hate the crowds crossing the line and passing the slow people on the outside isn't too bad and helps me feel better knowing that I'm not the slowest person running.
Things were going well for the first half of the race. It looked like I would finish in less then two hours. I stopped at mile 7 for a potty break and never really got going again. I probably could have skipped the potty break and been ok. The urge to go stopped when I stopped running but didn't want to take a chance with the nervous stomach I had when I woke up. Anyway, I lost my groove. Plus the last few miles I just couldn't seem to catch my breath. There were times I felt like my throat was closing up. (Exercise induced asthma? I'll have to check into it.) There is also a hill at about 12.5 that I had forgotten about and I had to walk up the last little bit. In the end I was disappointed in my race.

I need to add more medium runs and some hills my training plan instead of just relying on the long run. I was also expecting the typical goodies (fruit etc) at the aid stations but it was just water and powerade. I will definitely bring some of my own stuff next time instead of just relying on what they provide.

Very crowded and there wasn't really any where to stretch so I just kept walking around. Post race treats were a little lacking too. I feel bad for the marathoners that were coming in later.


The web site is messed up and everything is off. Two hours was added to the finish times and my rank is off from what was posted at the race and when I first checked the web site the afternoon of the race.