I haven't posted much here lately, but some of the old-timers may remember me. I'm anxiously awaiting my Cathe DVD's!
This was my first half marathon and I was using it as a long run in my marathon training. I plan on doing RocknRoll Arizona in January.
This race started at the Ranch and went North towards Scotty’s Castle. I had run 16 miles the week before so I knew I could cover the distance. The course was rolling hills below sea level. Since I live at 2600’ I hoped this would be an advantage.
I can’t believe how nervous I was. The night before my stomach was in knots and I didn’t get much sleep. Once we got to the race my nervousness just went away. My Mom, her dh, my dh and boys came down to cheer me on.
This is not a very big race. Fist place gets a rubber chicken! There are aid stations every 3 miles and NO ONE on the course cheering. I train in the middle of nowhere so this was normal for me.
It was cool at the start, no wind, perfect. The road wasn’t closed to traffic, but they discouraged family and friends from driving on it. I read race reports all the time and they sound like the miles just fly by. Well they did today! Pretty uneventful though. The last mile uphill was hard. My legs were very tired and sore.
I knew I was going a little faster than usual cause I never took my last gel. I take them every 48 minutes, which is usually around 4 miles. I did a 5/1 run/walk. My finishing time was 2:24:18. That’s an 11:01 mile. Woohoo! I really surprised myself. I’m usually around 11 ½ or 12 minute miles on the longer runs.
I am amazed at how quickly 2 ½ hours went by. Phoenix will hopefully be really great with all the crowds and bands.
My legs hurt so bad after I was done. Owwww. I stretched a bit and we headed home. I then jumped in the shower so we could go to Vegas and look at a truck for sale. I was starving so got some go burgers. I've been craving burgers after my long runs lately...with onions.
Andrea
This was my first half marathon and I was using it as a long run in my marathon training. I plan on doing RocknRoll Arizona in January.
This race started at the Ranch and went North towards Scotty’s Castle. I had run 16 miles the week before so I knew I could cover the distance. The course was rolling hills below sea level. Since I live at 2600’ I hoped this would be an advantage.
I can’t believe how nervous I was. The night before my stomach was in knots and I didn’t get much sleep. Once we got to the race my nervousness just went away. My Mom, her dh, my dh and boys came down to cheer me on.
This is not a very big race. Fist place gets a rubber chicken! There are aid stations every 3 miles and NO ONE on the course cheering. I train in the middle of nowhere so this was normal for me.
It was cool at the start, no wind, perfect. The road wasn’t closed to traffic, but they discouraged family and friends from driving on it. I read race reports all the time and they sound like the miles just fly by. Well they did today! Pretty uneventful though. The last mile uphill was hard. My legs were very tired and sore.
I knew I was going a little faster than usual cause I never took my last gel. I take them every 48 minutes, which is usually around 4 miles. I did a 5/1 run/walk. My finishing time was 2:24:18. That’s an 11:01 mile. Woohoo! I really surprised myself. I’m usually around 11 ½ or 12 minute miles on the longer runs.
I am amazed at how quickly 2 ½ hours went by. Phoenix will hopefully be really great with all the crowds and bands.
My legs hurt so bad after I was done. Owwww. I stretched a bit and we headed home. I then jumped in the shower so we could go to Vegas and look at a truck for sale. I was starving so got some go burgers. I've been craving burgers after my long runs lately...with onions.
Andrea