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Comments: Goal for this race was sub 2 hours but push for 1:50. With the warmer weather and no real warm-up, I went out slower on the first mile than I had originally planned. I pace myself with HR monitor (the excitement and warmth added about 5-10 bpm) and use the Run/Walk/Run method (5min run/1min walk). The last 1.1 miles I sped up and adjusted to a 3min run/30sec walk (but walked only once). What would you do differently?: I really can't think of anything. Except maybe not walk during last mile.  Post race
Warm down: Stretched and walked around a lot looking for my family. I gave my daughter the free breakfast and ate the rest. What limited your ability to perform faster: I think if the temperature was in the lower 40's I might have knocked a minute or 2 off my time. I'm not real sure. Event comments: Being my first Half-Marathon I am very well pleased. Last updated: 2010-10-05 12:00 AM
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 2011-01-31 11:24 AM |
Extreme Veteran  463   Houston/Richmond area |  Subject: Houston Half Marathon |
| 2011-01-31 12:19 PM in reply to: #3330893 |
Regular 126 Southern Indiana | Subject: RE: Houston Half Marathon That's really fast for a run/walk. Congratulations. |
| 2011-02-01 9:01 AM in reply to: #3331029 |
Extreme Veteran 463 Houston/Richmond area | Subject: RE: Houston Half Marathon Thanks. I just turned my brain off and listened for the beep to tell me when to run and when to walk. |
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Houston Marathon Committee
60F / 16C
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Overall Rank = 719/9349
Age Group = 45-49
Age Group Rank = 551/5173
Took a mini vacation and stayed at Crown Plaza Hotel.(Wife uses any excuse to stay at hotels. This time this was a good idea with a 4 year old in tow.) Woke up about 4:45, showered, had some coffee and a peanut butter and banana sandwich. Sipped on some Gatorade and waited for shuttle with about 30 other runners at hotel.
Arrived at site about 5:50 and checked bag. Walked around, finished Gatorade and sipped on water. Did some warm up exercises and stretching then headed to start line.