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Comments: Overall, this was a very bad race for me. I did a very bad job executing, in many ways: 1. I didn't eat a real breakfast, only had some clif shot bloks and 1/3 of a clif bar. Could have used a bagel and a cup of real coffee. 2. Did not have a race plan. I kinda knew where I wanted my HR to be, but didn't really think about it or have anything planned out. 3. Did not have enough nutrition with me. 4. Had no salt with me, which although I usually don't use, would have been key this time, as my right quad was cramping badly. 5. In general, was not well trained. Missed way too many key long runs, as well as numerous shorter ones. 6. Wasn't fully motivated, either in training, or for the race. That motivation, and having a clear goal, is key in helping me push it near the end of a race. I did want to break 4 hours, but wasn't fully committed to it. You put all those things together, and you've got a bad race. I'm not sure I want to do another marathon any time soon. I just don't like the long runs. I think I'll top out at half-marathons, and focus on getting faster at those shorter distances. Lap/HR data: Overall: 4:14:17, TE 5.0, 4200kcal AvgHR 174, MaxHR 187 Mile 1-2: 9:11/mi, HR 167 Mile 3: 9:13, HR 173 Mile 4: 8:20, HR 169 Mile 5: 9:27, HR 174 Mile 6: 9:26, HR 176 Mile 7: 8:26, HR 173 Mile 8: 8:42, HR 175 Mile 9: 9:09, HR 174 Mile 10: 8:40, HR 176 Mile 11: 9:02, HR 178 Mile 12: 8:52, HR 179 Mile 13: 9:00, HR 178 Mile 14: 8:56, HR 181 Mile 15: 9:40, HR 177 (2 gels) Mile 16: 8:59, HR 179 Mile 17: 9:10, HR 180 Mile 18: 9:42, HR 179 Mile 19: 10:24, HR 177 Mile 20: 9:48, HR 178 Mile 21: 9:58, HR 179 Mile 22: 11:02, HR 174 Mile 23: 10:44, HR 176 Mile 24: 12:06, HR 168 Mile 25: 12:22, HR 161 Mile 26.2: 14:48, HR 167 What would you do differently?: LOTS!! Post race
Warm down: Walked around, snacked, ate. What limited your ability to perform faster: Lots of things. See above. Last updated: 2007-05-08 12:00 AM
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United States
Marine Corps Marathon
58F / 14C
Sunny
Overall Rank = 6668/20674
Age Group = M25-29
Age Group Rank = 694/1608
Had some shot blocks and 1/3 of a clif bar and some coffee. Did not eat enough. Stretched a little.
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