AM Total run time 2:15-ish Got off to kind of a late start today. Lacy ran the race today too and this was her first half! My warm-up run consisted of running from the parking lot to the Trax, then from the Trax to a tree so Lacy and I could pee, then from the tree to the start. Lacy was going to wait for the crowd to spread out, so she dropped off the gear bag. Lacy asked to run with my Garmin today, so I was wearing my regular watch, which tracks splits during the run, but doesn't log them. I missed a bunch of mile markers, so my report is kind of amateur.
The gun went off and I felt great! My rythm felt smooth and breathing was controlled. My 3 mile split was 18:28(6:09 average) My breathing started to get a little labored by around mile 5, so I backed off a little, but was trying to keep a strong stride. I was having a real problem getting any water in my mouth at the aid stations thruout the race, and at mile 8.5(the aid station on 1700 South) I actually dropped the cup! I wasn't about to turn around and get it, so I hammered on seriously wanting some liquid refreshment. Coming into Liberty park my legs were seizing a little and I just wanted a drink super bad. Mile 10 split was 1:04:14(about 6:25 average, and a 10 mile PR for me : ) ) I finally had relief at the next 2 aid stations and knew the end was near. The hill up to South Temple was brutal, and my legs were pretty jello going up it, but after turning onto South Temple it was all systems go. I tried to open my stride as much as possible, and at the turn onto 200 East I kicked until the end. Today was a great day, and this is a huge PR for me. I think the main reason this race was so good is not only my PR, but I felt like I was really running, and not just trying to hang on until the end. I hung out for about 10 minutes and then went back out to get Lacy. She came in at 2:01:16, just 1:16 over her projected time. She looked great and I know she's just gonna get better and better. | 