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P. F. Chang's Rock 'N' Roll Arizona Half Marathon
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Comments: Mile 1: 12:15 159/171 Mile 2: 12:21 161/168 Mile 3: 13:10 161/169 Mile 4: 13:59 160/167 Mile 5: 13:37 161/167 Mile 6: 13:58 157/166 Mile 7: 14:15 158/164 Mile 8: 14:30 153/163 Mile 9: 14:44 150/160 Mile 10: 14:50 153/161 Mile 11: 14:55 150/161 Mile 12: 14:12 151/160 Mile 13: 14:36 153/164 Last .1: 01:18 163/166 Above times subtract out the 5:45 waiting in line for the portapotty between during mile 7. I had estimated 3:30 when I registered, but realized a couple weeks ago that I would be faster then that. My goal was 3:10 and my stretch goal was 3:00, so I definitely hit my goal and I'm close enough to the stretch goal to be pleased. I was really pleased with the first half of the race but then it was like I hit a wall. Since my speed puts me back with the walkers I had a few moments of really considering walking the rest of the distance instead of continuing to try to run the majority of it, but I didn't. However that was the point where we started to get into hills and I did more walking than usual. What would you do differently?: I probably went out too fast, although adrenaline and an hour and a half of waiting around will do that to you.  Post race
Warm down: Walked around for a good 20 minutes, had half a bagel, changed out of my sneakers and into sandels and then headed for home. What limited your ability to perform faster: The 50 extra pounds on my butt. I'm pretty sure everything else is secondary. Event comments: I don't think I actually LIKE long distance running. Maybe it's more fun when you are faster, but for now it was a lot of work and rather than having some kind of runner's high I mostly ache (hips, quads, calfs) and want to nap in front of the tv. Last updated: 2005-11-08 12:00 AM
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 2006-01-15 3:30 PM |
Extreme Veteran  370   Mesa AZ |  Subject: P. F. Chang's Rock 'N' Roll Arizona Half MarathonI ache. A lot. I think I'm going to go fall asleep on the sofa... Edited by misanthropic777 2006-01-15 3:48 PM |
| 2006-01-15 4:35 PM in reply to: #324495 |
Elite 2661  DC Metro, slowly working my way to NC | Subject: RE: P. F. Chang's Rock 'N' Roll Arizona Half Marathon |
| 2006-01-15 4:42 PM in reply to: #324495 |
Extreme Veteran 557 | Subject: RE: P. F. Chang's Rock 'N' Roll Arizona Half Marathon You did it Rebecca!! AND you met your goal!! You deserve some time on the coach--enjoy! |
| 2006-01-15 6:00 PM in reply to: #324495 |
Expert 725 Wilmington, NC | Subject: RE: P. F. Chang's Rock 'N' Roll Arizona Half Marathon Nice job! I'm with you on long distances. I'm going to run the country music 1/2 at end of April. Not sure why, but figure it's good for me. I hope I'm any where near as fast as you! |
| 2006-01-16 11:25 AM in reply to: #324562 |
Extreme Veteran 370 Mesa AZ | Subject: RE: P. F. Chang's Rock 'N' Roll Arizona Half Marathon I have faith - you'll do great! Between the people and the bands and the adrenaline you will do fabulously! |
| 2006-01-16 10:15 PM in reply to: #324495 |
Master 1873 Colorado | Subject: RE: P. F. Chang's Rock 'N' Roll Arizona Half Marathon Awesome race and way to hit your goal!! If it's any consulation, I'm in bed watching TV (the sofa wasn't even comfy enough for me after the 2 hr plane ride plus 1 hr drive home!) You were right though, it was not as "flat" a course as one might think!! CONGRATS! |
| 2006-01-17 9:44 AM in reply to: #324495 |
Veteran 157 Colorado Springs | Subject: RE: P. F. Chang's Rock 'N' Roll Arizona Half Marathon Congrats!! That's awesome that you pushed through it when you were tempted to walk! I know exactly what you mean about not really enjoying running long distances. It wasn't until I started following Maffetone's low heart rate training program that I started to enjoy finally enjoy running. It felt like I was taking the lazy way out at first (basically I have to stop when it gets hard) but I'm happy with the results so far, my pace has improved considerably. |
| 2006-01-25 4:01 AM in reply to: #324495 |
Veteran 300 Peoria AZ | Subject: RE: P. F. Chang's Rock 'N' Roll Arizona Half Marathon WTG GIRL!!! It's really fun to see somebody streatching their limits one race at a time. Now you can look back at the time and say to yourself, "I bet I can beat that by 10 min". And of corse, you will next year. In fact I wouldn't be surprised if next year you finish in 2:37. Just a perdiction on my part and a good goal for you to work on! |
| 2006-01-25 9:48 AM in reply to: #331202 |
Extreme Veteran 370 Mesa AZ | Subject: RE: P. F. Chang's Rock 'N' Roll Arizona Half Marathon Casey Shaw - 2006-01-25 3:01 AM WTG GIRL!!! It's really fun to see somebody streatching their limits one race at a time. Now you can look back at the time and say to yourself, "I bet I can beat that by 10 min". And of corse, you will next year. In fact I wouldn't be surprised if next year you finish in 2:37. Just a perdiction on my part and a good goal for you to work on!
Sounds like a challenge to me! If I do, you're buying the gatoraid! |
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Had a bagel in the car on the drive. While waiting had a Powerbar Harvest. There was a lot of waiting.
Some basic stretching