Salt Lake Marathon (26.2 Miles) 03:37:13, Place overall: 154, Place in age division: 23
Total Distance
26.30
Goal was to go about 8:30-9:00 minute miles for the first 20
or so, and then drop the time down to 7:30s.I was trying to make this a training run for the Ogden marathon and my
brother is getting ready for the 50 miler that’s coming up, so we didn’t want
to kill ourselves too much.
1
8:01
2
8:02
3
7:45
4
8:07
5
8:42
Pit Stop
6
8:14
7
8:17
8
8:03
9
8:12
10
8:32
11
8:20
12
8:51
13
8:26
14
8:30
15
8:01
16
9:17
Pit Stop
17
8:15
18
8:55
19
8:25
20
9:00
21
8:49
22
7:45
23
7:51
24
7:29
25
7:47
26
7:26
0.3
1:59
Basically, things went as planned.We were going quite a bit faster than planned
for most the race, just because it was hard to slow ourselves down.Things felt really easy for the first 8-9
miles.Miles 9 through about 14 were the
prettiest of the race.Legs started to
get stiff around mile 16.We probably
began to take a bit longer at the aid stations as well.
I usually have problems with marathons around mile 20.That is where the mental battle usually begins
for me and that is why I wanted to try and bring my times down for miles
20-26.I wanted to prove to myself that
I could do it at the end.About mile 21
we took off and it was great to start passing so many people.Felt like we were really trucking along, and
I think we both felt really good.About
mile 24.5 my brother broke away from me.I couldn’t keep up with him.I
could definitely tell that he has done a lot more long runs than I have.There was a killer hill at the end of State
Street.It was rough and I walked it for
about 10 seconds.
I have some serious doubts about being able to qualify for
Boston at the Ogden Marathon, but I think I’m going to go for it.I might crash and burn in the last part of
that race, but oh well.Great race today
though.
Comments
From Burt on Sun, Apr 19, 2009 at 11:11:10 from 98.167.151.26
Man, I'm super impressed with those last 6 miles. Way to go!
From Kelli on Sun, Apr 19, 2009 at 11:40:02 from 71.219.84.84
Great race, I am always impressed when people use a race for a training run. it is hard to hold back. It sounds like you mastered your plan and I think you should FOR SURE go for it in Ogden! Good luck!!!
That hill was a killer in a half marathon, I can not imagine doing it at the end of a full marathon!
From Steve P on Sun, Apr 19, 2009 at 16:04:02 from 66.60.123.236
Nice run, Jeff! Good luck at Ogden!
From scotthughes on Sun, Apr 19, 2009 at 20:11:44 from 209.33.211.3
Great run! I was using this race as a trainer for Ogden as well. My problem is that I got away from the run and started off as a race...Crashed at 15 with cramps and from that point is was no longer fun at all. I am glad I read your race post with your splits. I was shooting for a 3:33 and you passed by me as I was stopped stretching or walking. Congrats!
From RviertonPaul on Sun, Apr 19, 2009 at 22:12:09 from 75.169.16.53
Have a great recovery.
From Bec on Fri, Apr 24, 2009 at 22:21:44 from 67.177.35.60
That is a great long run. You have to qualify for Boston, it is an amazing experience that is worth qualifying for.
I don't know what you are doing for training, and you are faster than me. What has helped me out with speed is; speed intervals, mile repeats, and tempo runs. I am sure that you do all of that though.
From Jeff on Fri, Apr 24, 2009 at 22:48:35 from 66.29.163.1
Bec - thanks for the comment. I read your Boston blog entry the other day and loved it. It certainly made me want to get there and experience it. I appreciate the training advice too. I'll take your advice anytime.
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