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Midland, Michigan
United States
Crim Fitness Foundation
85F / 29C
Sunny
Total Time = 4h 36m 36s
Overall Rank = 84/185
Age Group = 30-34
Age Group Rank = 13/24
Pre-race routine:

It was about 70F when I got to the race site, walked around hit the porta potties. Drank lots of fluids was gonna be hot.
Event warmup:

Did some jogging, light stretching
Run
  • 4h 36m 36s
  • 26.2 miles
  • 10m 34s  min/mile
Comments:

It was very hot, the first 16 miles went great, the wheels started to fall off the last 10. Starting at about mile 14, we went 9 miles straight down a road with no shade and fresh asphalt. The crowd was great providing hoses, ice etc. wherever they could, but temps quickly climbed to 85. yuck. It became a 9min run 1min walk, which quickly became a 5min run 1 min walk. My core temp felt great, heart and lungs felt great, the legs were dying. hips hurt, achilles hurt, feet hurt, knee started hurting. I came to the realization that I may just not be set to run marathons.
Post race
Warm down:

tried to walk around, but the calves started seizing. hit the massage tent, ate an ice cream.

What limited your ability to perform faster:

i'm not sure if i just didnt train enough, my body hates me, or if it was just too hot.

Event comments:

The race group was great, the support on the course was great, they couldnt control the weather. Aid stations, both official and non official were great, the crowds were great. I would have had a good time if it werent so damn hot. I would for sure do this race again.




Last updated: 2012-02-14 12:00 AM
Running
04:36:36 | 26.2 miles | 10m 34s  min/mile
Age Group: 13/24
Overall: 84/185
Performance: Average
Course:
Keeping cool Below average Drinking Just right
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall:
Mental exertion [1-5] 4
Physical exertion [1-5] 3
Good race? Ok
Evaluation
Course challenge
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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