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Silver Comet Half Marathon

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Member Since:

Feb 19, 2009

Gender:

Male

Goal Type:

Half Marathon Finish

Running Accomplishments:

2:43 Marathon

1:17:45 Half Marathon

59:09 10 miles

17:15 5k

Still Running (again) after all these years

Short-Term Running Goals:

get back to it and not be a fat blob

Long-Term Running Goals:

Enjoy running my whole life

Personal:

Married 21 years- - two kids - 18 year old boy and  15 year old girl

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Race: Silver Comet Half Marathon (13.1 Miles) 01:17:45, Place overall: 2, Place in age division: 1
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
1.000.0013.100.0014.10

Back in August I decided to make this my goal fall race.  No marathon this fall for Tim.  I want to see what I can do on some other distances that I've forgotten while obsessed with the 26.2 distance. 

So managed to get to the race just in time.  I had enough time to pee on a tree a couple times and run a mile.  The morning was about 40 with little wind and clear skies.  Awesome running weather.  Once the race started, two guys went out fast.  One looked like he was doing some the low 5s and the other was in the mid-high 5s.  I took it out at a bit easy in the first two miles - they rolled by in 12:08 or something.   That was a little slower than intended but I had some time to make up the few seconds.  By then I had grouped together with three guys and a lady who were exactly my pace.  We trailed just the two guys in front.  We stuck together and eventually dropped the woman in the 4th or 5th mile.   (She was the eventual women winner). Then we set out to catch the 2nd place guy.  The other two guys really pushed the pace for me to the turnaround.  I didn't think we could catch the guy (I'd never beaten him in lots of races we've done together in the past) but they kept chipping into the gap.  We dropped a few low 5:50's and a couple of mid-5:40's.  By the turnaround we were really close and they pushed a 5:43 to catch and pass him.  Fortunately for me, they had used a lot of gas to do this and I felt good.  So with 5 to go I just poked out in front and pushed the pace a little bit.  I felt awesome.   I gapped them within a half mile - couldn't hear any breathing or footsteps behind me.  From there it was just running afraid of being caught.  I know I rolled over 10miles at 59:15 and then just tried to maintain.  I dumped some cold water on my head a couple of times, which really got my attention.  
Anyway, by the last mile I knew I wasn't going to collapse.  With .6 to go I kicked it a little bit and manged to get in under 1:18.  1:17:45  2nd overall - yeehaw!  My goal was to get under 1:20, with thoughts of a 1:18 in my head.  So this result is very cool. 

I got a really nice trophy for this one.  They actually awarded trophies for the podium not just 1st place overall.  

It is humbling to know that the winner crossed 9 minutes in front of me (1:08 something).  That was a course record by 6 minutes.   He hammered it.  That is a good thing about running.  It lets me feel good about my goals sometimes, but I am always reminded that there is the next guy to catch.  It keeps me inspired to work hard (at least sometimes). 

Thoughts on the half marathon - I love it.  It is long enough to stretch my endurance but not long enough that I'll down and out for a few weeks.  I plan on racing 10 or 15 next Saturday, and another 1/2 on Thanksgiving, just for fun.  I know I need to rethink my training for the next goal race.  I threw a lot of miles at this one, but I think I need to do more speed work (if my body can stand it).  What that is, I'm not sure.  Maybe a 10K.  Maybe I'll focus on trying to improve my 5K time. 

sorry it is a long report - cheers!

 


Weight: 140.00
Comments
From Tom Slick on Sat, Oct 30, 2010 at 13:07:42 from 69.171.160.193

A77 minute half......I'd say thats great! Someday when I'm younger I try to do something like that!!!!

From Teena Marie on Sat, Oct 30, 2010 at 14:56:16 from 174.19.55.243

I am seriously trying to come up with some word more awesome than awesome, more wow than wow, and more impressive than impressive!!!

YOU REALLY ROCKED THAT BABY!!!! :) :) :)

Coming in under your "thoughts in your head" goal is beyond amazing. Seriously, how often does that happen? I can't stop smiling thinking about how happy you must feel right now!!!

You are incredible!!!

Celebrate big tonight ... with MUCH MORE THAN TANG AND PBCC!!!! :) :) :)

A huge congratulations on such a fine race. 2nd Overall ... dang ... it's so hard for me to wrap my mind around!!! You ate it for breakfast!!! :) :) :)

From Rob Murphy on Sat, Oct 30, 2010 at 15:09:07 from 24.10.248.6

Very nice time and congratulations on the podium finish. I know what you mean, the half is quickly becomming mt favorite distance too.

From DonGardinero on Sat, Oct 30, 2010 at 15:58:15 from 108.112.140.155

Right on, my man, right on!!!! You really did kick some butt. Way to go. Can you post a pic of the trophy? Congratulations !!!

From Cookielover on Sun, Oct 31, 2010 at 09:09:40 from 97.81.109.165

Congratulations on a great race! I was out there as well and it was a great morning for a run.

From timp on Sun, Oct 31, 2010 at 10:54:19 from 66.167.51.32

Thanks a lot everyone!

Slick - what's your next race? Weren't you going to do the Dallas Half?

Teena - I might have had an adult fizzy beverage or two. :)

Dale - I'll post a link when they get the race pics up.

Rob - I'm loving the half even more today. Waking up and not hobbling around the house, like after a marathon, sure if nice.

Cookielover - I bet I saw you finish without knowing it. I was watching the finishers come in when you finished. I defenitely was perfect weather.

From Cookielover on Sun, Oct 31, 2010 at 11:10:35 from 97.81.109.165

I am sure that I saw you go by me as well.

From Andy on Sun, Oct 31, 2010 at 13:57:05 from 198.60.22.10

Freaking amazing race. Way to go Tim!

From timp on Sun, Oct 31, 2010 at 15:12:57 from 66.167.51.32

Thanks Andy!

From DonGardinero on Sun, Oct 31, 2010 at 15:17:49 from 75.162.100.65

Any soreness today?

From timp on Sun, Oct 31, 2010 at 16:28:27 from 66.167.51.32

nope Dale - all good today. yea!

From Rhett on Sun, Oct 31, 2010 at 16:44:15 from 74.32.216.228

A HUGE congratulations from me. You just keep getting faster and faster. Don't you know you're supposed to start slowing down as you get older? How old are you anyways? I'm going to try and follow your example and get in a large milage base in before I start ramping up for my next goal race. You're AMAZING! Keep it up and stay injury free.

From Smooth on Sun, Oct 31, 2010 at 19:08:38 from 63.228.197.20

Tim ~ WOW!!! WOW!!! WOW!!! :) :) :) :)

What an incredible performance!!! You are super-sonic fast!!! LOVE your STRONG STRONG finish!!! CONGRATZ on taking podium and bringing home the trophy! THAT is an amazing accomplishment! EXCELLENT RACE!!!! So very happy and PROUD of you!!! You ROCKED that half!

From timp on Sun, Oct 31, 2010 at 21:42:58 from 66.167.51.32

Smooth - - thanks SO much! You are so cool. What is next for you?

Rhett - This little overweight boy is just TRYing to make up for wasted years. I'm 39 and I'm not sure if I am excited or dreading going into the masters division. Around here, the 40-45 AG is the toughest. At least I think so. As for the base mileage - I really think it is important. I think my cardio-pulminary system was solid yesterday, but I think my legs needed some more fast miles.

From Rhett on Mon, Nov 01, 2010 at 12:41:21 from 74.41.249.102

Tim, I thought we were the same age, but I wasn't sure. I'm excited to move to the Masters division. My next goal full marathon will be right after I turn 40.

From timp on Mon, Nov 01, 2010 at 12:59:50 from 66.167.51.32

yeah Rhett - it is fun moving to a new division - new guys to look for at the start line.

From timp on Mon, Nov 08, 2010 at 10:45:37 from 136.182.2.25

finally got a picture of the trophy --

http://truespeedphoto.com/Races/View_Picture.speed?Picture_ID=401676&Race_ID=328

From DonGardinero on Mon, Nov 08, 2010 at 10:47:51 from 75.162.177.142

Wow, that's a cool trophy!!! Right on!!!

From fly on the Wall on Mon, Nov 08, 2010 at 20:04:22 from 204.113.19.47

I read your report literally with my jaw hanging open. 1:17. Yikes! :)

From fly on the Wall on Mon, Nov 08, 2010 at 20:05:44 from 204.113.19.47

Coooollll trophy!!

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