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Comments: Frank kept me in check for the first 3-4 miles, averaging around 9:45s-10:15s. Then I had to go if I was to make my goal. I increased my pace to low 9s and then sub 9s before heading downhill and really dropping the time to sometimes sub 8s. I actually finished with a burst that got me sub 6, but most of the finish was in the 7s and low 8s. I was tired, tight, and a bit sore, but overall the knees held up well and I don't think the full soccer game the night before affected me too much. What would you do differently?: Nothing. I ran a pretty solid race for my abilities.  Post race
Warm down: Hooked up with Kirk (markquiet) and watched the course for Frank, Kelli, Jill (texmom) and Angela (yoblondie) to come in. It was great to be able to greet them and give 'em support for the final push. Then we had to help MIL get the kids through the crowd. After collecting the little buggers we headed for the mess tent for fruit and pastries. Then it was on to swimming lessons for the kids and I took advantage of the hot tub for some soaking and jet massage on the gams. I swam lightly focusing on TI training to stretch things out. Finally, we got back out to cheer FIL on as he was doing the full marathon (at 76 y.o.). What limited your ability to perform faster: probably the knee injury and recovery over the past 6 weeks. Event comments: The only thing I can think of is on Sunday's bike ride, I encountered a pile of discarded water bottles that hadn't been picked up yet along the trail. So, some sort of system to ensure that the volunteers clean up drop zones would be great. Profile Album Last updated: 2006-10-29 12:00 AM
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 2007-02-25 12:54 PM |
Expert  683    Fort Worth, Texas |  Subject: Cowtown Half Marathon |
| 2007-02-25 2:38 PM in reply to: #702412 |
Expert 853 Fort Worth, Texas | Subject: RE: Cowtown Half Marathon Awesome time Doug! You beat your goal by a long shot. Glad to know you weren't planning on wearing that tank thing for anything but running! |
| 2007-02-25 3:06 PM in reply to: #702412 |
Regular 109 Denton TX. | Subject: RE: Cowtown Half Marathon Great race for the both of you!! I skipped my LSD run yesterday because of the wind/dust. Awsome you were able to finish with good times despite the wind. |
| 2007-02-25 6:09 PM in reply to: #702412 |
Expert 902 Wylie, TX | Subject: RE: Cowtown Half Marathon Congrats on making your target time. |
| 2007-02-26 4:42 PM in reply to: #702412 |
Veteran 183 Crystal River, FL | Subject: RE: Cowtown Half Marathon Wow - great job! I checked out texmom's race results too and you guys make a great team. You guys are in inspiration to us newbies. Way to go! Tara |
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Cowtown Marathon
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Overall Rank = 341/??
Age Group = 35-39
Age Group Rank = 44/97
Pack and arrange gear the night before. Get up earlier than usual, grab a banana, clif bar, OJ, and a little coffee. Check the weather online and try to decide what to wear. Welcome MIL to watch the kids (still sleeping) and head out with texmom.
My event warm up consisted of a dash back to the car to drop off extra gear. While the morning dawned relatively warm and humid with the threat of severe thunderstorms. They didn't materialize. The winds pushed the humidity out just before race time and we all decided to shed. I carried long sleeves, vests, etc. back to the car and changed out of my sleeves into a little sleeveless number - the kind that's great to run in but should not be worn in public unless running. I made it back about 3 minutes before the gun.