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Phoenix, Arizona
United States
62F / 17C
Sunny
Total Time = 8h 59m
Overall Rank = 15096/19298
Age Group = 35-39
Age Group Rank = 1059/1174
Pre-race routine:

Got up and ate a bagel with cream cheese and drank some water. I had everything packed so I didn't have to worry about much in the morning. We drove to Tempe to drop off our car in the "Warm Zone" parking lot. Hopped on the bus and had a restful ride over to the "Warm Zone". We hung out and I ate a little more bagel and used the port-potties a few times. Saw Dan and Elliot and that was great.
Event warmup:

We did our stretching routine, drank some water and tried to relax and stay warm.
Run
  • 2h 57m 17s
  • 13.1 miles
  • 13m 32s  min/mile
Comments:

I felt great for most of the run and Michelle and I did our 4 min run / 1 min walk strategy. I know I could have run most of the race but Michelle and I agreed that we would do it together. She didn't train at the same level as me so I wanted to make sure that she had fun and finished. We did run walk until about mile 10 and then we walked for about 2 miles and ran the end. The walk actually caused more pain than the running and affected my running at the end. My goal for both of us was under 3 hour and we made that goal.
What would you do differently?:

I would train more in the volume and distance categories. I would also start to work on a bit of speed work to try to get my avg pace below 11 min/ miles. I would eat a bit more before the race and take in more calories during the race. I would also sip a bit more water on the course. the big thing I would do is post race though.
Post race
Warm down:

This is where I need to change some things. We finished and got in line to take our finisher pictures. We needed to keep walking for at least 20 minutes and start to get some calories in myself. I also should have been drinking some water at this point. After standing in the line for the pictures Michelle and I started to feel a bit nauseous and she had to sit down. As soon as we exited to finish area, my sister and our friend Jana were waiting for us. We really should have done the walk/eat thing before we left because we wanted to spend some time with the people that came out to support us but once again, we needed to keep moving. By the time we were ready to walk back to our car, our legs were in a lot of pain.

What limited your ability to perform faster:

More calories and water. Also, more training and run by myself next race. It was a great experience for my 1/2 IM because I know that I can do the distance now.

Event comments:

This was a great first 1/2 marathon race for us. It was local, flat and easy for us to get to.




Last updated: 2010-11-23 12:00 AM
Running
02:57:17 | 13.1 miles | 13m 32s  min/mile
Age Group: 0/1174
Overall: 0/19298
Performance: Average
5K 41:31 10K 124:23 Avg HR 144
Course: 1/2 marathon course. City streets.
Keeping cool Good Drinking Not enough
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Average
Mental exertion [1-5] 3
Physical exertion [1-5] 3
Good race? Yes
Evaluation
Course challenge Just right
Organized? Yes
Events on-time? Yes
Lots of volunteers? Yes
Plenty of drinks? Yes
Post race activities: Good
Race evaluation [1-5] 4

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2011-01-17 12:19 PM

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2011-01-17 1:21 PM
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Nice race Todd.  Cool that you ran it with your wife!
2011-01-17 1:42 PM
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Oh how I know what the finish line and nutrition can do your stomach!
Congrats again. I look forward to seeing a pic of you and your wife crossing the finish line.
2011-01-17 2:02 PM
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That's great Todd. Jamie and I ran the Tuscon Half together last year and it was so much fun...for me, she was hurting as the was going for a sub 1:40. We were at the Warm Zone too, I wish I had a chance to say hello! We were sitting at the table next to Elliot.
2011-01-17 2:34 PM
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I went and talked to Dan Cadriel and Elliot before the race and I think you were at Dan's table. I don't know if Lewis Elliot was at the Warm Zone or not. I'll catch up to you some time. To talk, not in race speed. LOL.
2011-01-18 1:47 PM
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Great job!  Sounds like the two of you had an awesome day together!!



2011-01-18 3:02 PM
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todd - great job meeting your goals.  it was nice seeing you before the race as well... it was one of the first time i saw you without your camera   keep up the good work.
2011-01-18 8:33 PM
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Congrats on a great race!
2011-01-18 8:51 PM
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Congrats!

You accomplished with your wife something fun and sweet.

Very positive experience for both of you.
2011-01-19 7:56 PM
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Congrats to both of you!

2011-01-21 4:14 PM
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Congrats on your first HM!!  Awesome race and so nice that you could do it with your wife!



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