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Race: Top of Utah Marathon (26.2 Miles) 02:46:14, Place overall: 14, Place in age division: 2
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Top of Utah Marathon -

The day started out rough today with 4 bathroom visits before even leaving the house.  4 stars would normally be a good pre-race count, but I was far from through.  Earned another star at the bus loading zone, another right after exiting the bus.  I then went directly to the secret bathrooms near the start.  Paul dubbed the bathrooms OZ and I spent plenty of quality time there before the start. Plenty of time.  This could get interesting...

The weather at the start was ideal.  Cool, but not cold.  They got us all lined up and the mountain men with their big black powder guns got us going.  Things got underway quickly and I was not surprised to see a fast first mile split. 

Mile
 Split HR Comments
 1 5:43 162

 So, the goal pace for the day was 2:40 (so 6 min pace down the canyon)

The first mile was too fast, but I was now mixing it up with the group I would hang with for the canyon section of the course

 2 6:09 172 Compensated a bit too much, but we are doing fine
 3 6:02 172 Our group consists of myself, Joe Wilson, one of his buddies (Jason Gubler?), and we had caught up with Brad Phippen. 
 4 5:47 175 Joe led the group this mile and he got carried away.
 5 6:02 174 Still tight as a group
 6 6:09 173 Saw the 10K split and wished it was the final 10K pace
 7 6:02 174 Fun stuff
 8 6:09 172 Touch long, but right on pace
 9 5:57 171 Touch short, my memory is pretty fuzzy about all this running.
 10 5:42 171 Way short.  During this mile, I was dropped by my group.  Bad Sign of things to come.  Based off my 2:40 goal pace chart, I was right on track.
 11 6:42 170 I slowed down, but the previous marker was off so it was closer to 6:13 pace. 
 12 6:04 169 Trying to take advantage of the tailwind through here
 13 6:05 170 The wind is my only hope.... (1:19:12 at the half)
 14 5:55 171 Ahh, there is the wind.  NICE
 15 6:10 171 Hollow Road - 10 seconds per mile off pace now
 16 6:25 169 Oh crap
 17 6:32 169 OK, so plan b is in order.  Plan B?  I guess just keep running as fast as possible or die trying.
 18 6:40 168 Snuck a glance back at the turn right after mile marker 18 and saw a guy and Nan right on my heels.  Double crap - but amazingly, no actual pit stops so I guess the stomach is hanging in there.  I do feel really queazy though.
 19 6:52 169

 Millville Hill section 1.  Nan caught, sat on, and passed.  Game over.

I did pass Brad here and I also dropped the other guy who briefly caught up.  

20
 7:00 170 Millville Hill section 2.  Way off pace now - A good 40 seconds per mile off. 
 21 6:32 171 "Only" 33 seconds slow this mile.  I attribute it to my new-found pacers.  Scott (redrooster) and Carol Rowe.  They were waiting for me at mile 20 after running the 5K.  They went 1-2 in that race but apparently went way too slow, because they were full of energy. 
 22 6:52 173 Working hard, but feel like I am crawling in mud.  Scott is resorting to any measure to try and get me to go faster.  I want to smack him!
 23 6:59 173 Man, this is pathetic.  40+ seconds per mile off pace. 
 24 6:55 171 Carol peeled off in here.  She was getting quite the crowd support being about a min behind Nan.  Everyone thought she was going to catch her or something.  She felt stupid jogging next to me.  Thanks for your help Carol.
 25 6:50 172 Slowly catching Joe Wilson.  I did catch Adam as he was crashing even worse than me.  Lots of misery going on around me.
 26 6:45 176 Getting oh so close to Joe.  He surges then I surge back to catch up.  Will I get him?  Scott is practically ready to tackle him for me.  He can't figure out why I am so slow....Come on Cody.  No, seriously, he kept me motivated perfectly.  I almost believed a few of the things he was saying.  Almost.
 26.2 1:16 181 Joe saw me coming and is trying to hold me off.  I give it a go all the way to the line.  We are side by side at the line.  He gives me an elbow (in a friendly manner) to stay in front of me.  Ha!  I get the last laugh as I out chipped him.  By one second.  Phew. 

 

 

 

 

First Half: 1:19:12

Second Half: 1:27:02

Total:  2:46:14 (6:21) 171 ave 184 max

 

Overall, it was not a great race as I fell apart big time at the end.  I sort of expected that, but was REALLY wishing it wouldn't happen.  I am happy with how it all still worked out though and I am glad I decided to run it.  Now to take some well-deserved rest and stay off the roads for a bit. 

Some interesting facts about my race lately.

My last 2 Top of Utah Marathons were within 3 seconds of each other.  My Colorado Marathon I ran in May was only 5 seconds slower than today's race. 

My last 3 Top of Utah Marathons were within 4 seconds of each other.

Maybe I should take that as a sign to give it a rest, right?  Just call me Mr. Consistency. 

* Congrats to my buds Paul and Jon as they busted out some spectacular races!  I am very happy for them.

Sinister Miles: 27.00
Comments
From redrooster on Sat, Sep 19, 2009 at 13:32:10 from 71.219.152.116

awesome run, and a great time. thanks for letting me run in with you, I hope you aren't too mad at me for my annoying verbal abuse...

From Burt on Sat, Sep 19, 2009 at 13:41:50 from 98.167.151.26

Come on! Tell me!!!

All right. Great job to you Cody. Way to represent the local crowd.

From Superfly on Sat, Sep 19, 2009 at 13:58:14 from 208.117.127.110

Way to push through a MARATHON... always worth it but never easy.

From Dale on Sat, Sep 19, 2009 at 17:13:36 from 69.10.215.11

Nice gut check. Glad you managed to keep everything inside during the race. Take some time off and recharge so you can push past this consistency plateau.

From JD on Sat, Sep 19, 2009 at 17:16:44 from 166.216.128.151

Way to tough it out to the end. 5 star morning eh?

From Jon on Sat, Sep 19, 2009 at 17:22:37 from 75.169.140.248

Mile 16- ouch- I winced as I read it. Tough race from there on out. We definitely give you props for running well even though you didn't feel great. And you really are Mr. Consistency, with your last 3 TOU and your races this year. Amazing how close they are. I imagine you prefer the 2007 TOU (go out easy, speed up) to this year's death slog?

By the way, I can imagine Scott is the perfect pacer, especially since you can't talk back to him!

From Jon on Sat, Sep 19, 2009 at 17:23:45 from 75.169.140.248

Just noticed I left something out... NICE JOB, Cody. Glad you ran it and are happy with how it worked out.

From jtshad on Sat, Sep 19, 2009 at 17:33:55 from 69.20.183.178

Congrats on perservering through on this race, great way to push at the end!

Yes, you are Mr. Consistent. Way to go.

From redrooster on Sat, Sep 19, 2009 at 18:25:31 from 71.219.152.116

great race report! Since I couldn't hear anything I wondered why Carol ducked off, that's what happens when you are are so famous! I didn't see you catch Joe at the end, see, when I dropped out you got your legs back. Maybe I was actually a liability for you... but I sure enjoyed seeing what it was like to be an elite runner, so thanks for letting me run with you. Enjoy some time off and hope to see you soon.

From Paul on Sat, Sep 19, 2009 at 19:03:48 from 174.23.74.252

Great job. The last half looked rough but you stuck it out and competed all the way to the end...literally. That's a great testament of character, and not a bad time either. It was fun watching you and Joe side by for the final 50m.

From Twinkies on Sat, Sep 19, 2009 at 21:24:40 from 98.202.132.86

Great race Cody. You really toughed it out. Way too finish strong and out chip the other guy.

From Brent on Sat, Sep 19, 2009 at 22:30:24 from 168.178.30.75

Cody, another moose trophy, congrads on the race, 500 commando points. That last 8 miles of TOU, a real gut check, your effort will pay off in future challenges.

Stay Kool, B of BS Rools out

From Bec on Sat, Sep 19, 2009 at 23:53:33 from 67.177.35.60

Wow Cody, nice work today! Moose trophies are the best.

From Ashbaker on Sun, Sep 20, 2009 at 10:29:19 from 98.98.182.198

Hey Cody, Way to hang in there! Best efforts to the very end. You had faster splits in the last half than I did. way to go.

From Nan Kennard on Sun, Sep 20, 2009 at 10:58:07 from 98.202.169.20

Thanks for giving me a little breather in the there! It was nice meeting you yesterday. Sorry you didn't run as fast as you wanted, but congrats on a grueling finish!

From James on Sun, Sep 20, 2009 at 14:21:58 from 174.23.35.13

Even though the race might have not been as great as you hoped you still ran very well. If you get out kicked just don't get out chipped, right!

From Dustin on Sun, Sep 20, 2009 at 19:07:39 from 209.33.192.10

Good job Cody, especially with not feeling the best. Exciting finish.

From Adam RW on Sun, Sep 20, 2009 at 22:59:39 from 67.186.226.36

Cody, Thanks again for the place to crash. Sorry your race didn't turn out the way you hadn't wanted it either. Way to stick it out though and still finish strong (relative of course). Very interesting about how consistent your finish times have been. I don't think other people could do that even if they were trying.

From Walter on Mon, Sep 21, 2009 at 00:01:13 from 76.27.15.208

Wow Cody, out sprinting Joe is a great "feat" pardon my expression. You are a great competitor and will continue getting better. I wish I had your strength. By the way I know where the secret potty place is. Jon showed me on our run. Dont worry, no one followed me to it when I ran TOU half. It is nice though! haha

From Jon on Mon, Sep 21, 2009 at 11:04:21 from 138.64.2.76

Maybe your house is cursed since you, Adam, and Sasha were a bit disappointed with your races. You'll have to sleep at my place before your next marathon!

From Walter on Mon, Sep 21, 2009 at 11:18:30 from 206.53.153.165

Ill take you up on that if Cody doesn't!

From MarkP on Mon, Sep 21, 2009 at 14:12:43 from 98.202.199.48

Nice race and report. I give you all the training credit for Paul's win!

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