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Comments: Second BQ attempt (First realistic attempt). Felt I ran the first half perfectly - HR was a little higher than in training (due to a little more heat than usual), but I was holding back and saving energy for the end. Pace through half was low 7:20s - exactly where I wanted to be. Then suddenly around the half got increasing tightness in the IT Band. Ok, maybe not so suddenly, it built up over a few miles. By around mile 18 it was really painful to keep going at pace, had to slow down. Sad because I was closing in on the 3:10 pacer at that point - could see him not too far ahead of me. Went down to easy run pace / recovery jog to try to loosen then pain. Would eventually cause me to walk for a mile or so. Eventually started running again with the help of a fellow runner - just keep the arms swinging and the rest will follow. Ran my way to the finish. What would you do differently?: The car ride was 5hrs to Buffalo the Friday afternoon / evening - probably a bad idea. Probably won't ever travel that far for a race again. If I do, foam roll till I'm completely loosened. Post race
Warm down: Too much pain to run any more - walking and heavy stretching. Massage the next day and yea, more stretching. What limited your ability to perform faster: I'm blaming the car ride - could be other things, but that's most obvious to me. Last updated: 2010-08-10 12:00 AM
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2010-08-10 6:50 PM |
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United States
Buffalo Marathon
Sunny
Overall Rank = 120/909
Age Group = M25-29
Age Group Rank = 25/92
Double checked that nutrition was in pockets. Relaxed, enjoyed atmosphere.
Light. Some walking only.