prlmanrunning

Decided I would run down to the start line for my warm up so 3 miles +-

8:15 pace. once I got there I got in line to register it went extremely

slow, by the time registration was done and last stop at the pop it was

almost time to start. Although by now it had been 50 min since my warm

up so it did not help much. Start of the race I could feel my heart rate

spiking which is why I needed the warm up lol I manage to stay calm and

relax myself into a fast but controlled pace. By the time we hit half

way I was in a good place and pace was coming easier, now I was in my

groove. Managed to run a few people down on the back half hills and all.

pushing the pace up a bit more through the last two then a good effort

through the finish timed out at 42:38 1st in age group 19th overall

feeling good still. then after waiting around forever (timing issues)

stilldid not get bling yet oh well. I ran my way home another 3.8 to

round out the 13 miles

10 mile newton loop 7:44 average pace 

Left the warehouse early today so I decided to get my run in mid afternoon before going to work in the garden. Pretty hot out but I made it through ten miles on the parkway trail. then went to cross train with a shovel,hoe,rake and post hole digger lol. 10 miles 1:17  7:42 average pace

8 am miles on the urban trail loop I think this is the fastest I have run the loop to date 8 miles 1:02about a 7:47 pace or so

15 pm miles biking.Rode my bike home from the warehouse. Not fast just a steady rhythmic pace and letting my mind wander

Was not sure how the race was going to go today,it was overcast and I was sceptical as to my fitness level Plus it has been over a year and a half since I had raced a half marathon. I started out about 45 seconds behind the 1:30 pacers and was figuring just to do what my body gave me. By the time I hit mile 2 the rain and wind started and me in my croks was not the best situation. I was slipping a bit and had to be a bit more conscious of my footing going down the hills. By the time I reached the half way mark I was feeling pretty good still,fast and relaxed kept telling myself to stay in my zone. Getting into Tropic,8.5 miles in I had caught the 1:30 pacers and passed them I was in my zone still had everything working well I didn't look back from there. Finally reaching the end I looked at my watch and realized I had run quite a bit faster than I had hoped. New PR YAY. Taking about 3 min off my previous best. 13.1 miles in 1:26:51 with an average pace of 6:37 min/mile(still blows my mind)

8 miles up and around SHP 1:00:41 7:33 or so ave pace

11 mid morning  miles getting hot out. Just wanted something longer to loosen up and let the mind wander. 11 miles in 1:28 8:00 ave pace

So evidently ramen noodles,salad,yogurt,peanuts(yea I know junk) is ok

pre race dinner lol. I met Joe and Molly at Liberty park and we drove up

to the start. I did a condensed warm up then a few strides/sprints. I

really didn't expect too much today was hoping to be around 41:00 or so

but other than that no pressure. From the start I was repeating to

myself fast and relaxed trying not to go out too terribly fast. Mile one

came fast I reminded myself to keep a good form and light on my feet.

Miles two and three was feeling good,through the couple rollers then

down south temple. Mile four only a couple more keep it together.

Starting to.pass people who went out too fast,I was feeling the race but

not bonking yet. Mile five keep pushing almost there,I didn't want to

jinx it so I was not watching my Garmin on purpose so I could just go by

feel. Mile six lactic acid building up a bit now legs feeling heavier

but I am almost done. Pushing through the finish at 39:05 I did it even

though I had not expected to pr I did by 2 minutes WOO HOO.