My plan was to run the first 5 miles in zone 1-low zone 2, the next 5 miles upper zone 2 to lower zone 3, and the last 3 miles all out. I didn't know how well this plan would work out for me since i have been battling an IT band injury since last November and my training has been that great lately. I first met up with some of my tri teammates who trusted me and decided to do this race after i talked it up during the winter
I stuck to my plan the entire my IT band was annoying most of the race but at this point i just ingore it. I knew it was going to be tough when i got to mile 10 and needed to pick it up one more time, i think i pick up the pace but they didn't have mile markers out every mile like they did in year past. Mile 11 and 12 were hard i just couldn't make myself run any faster, and this has been my M.O. the past 2 years, i need to clear this hurdle. I was able to reach down and run a little faster the last mile which was a good feeling. I crossed the line about 40 seconds slower than i did last year, but i had a feeling i would with my injury and lack of training. Overall i thought i did pretty well the goal for my next 1/2 mary is 1:50 i know i can hit this mark.

i did the best i could.

stretching the IT band got some food in me, cold bath.


IT Band


Great race anyone that is looking to do a early 1/2 mary and lives in the philly area should do this race. Sign up early cause it will close out.