My 2nd time to run this half marathon. The first was in 2010. This was my slowest half marathon to date - my 9th half. Time 2:04:21 (first time over 2 hours). Pace: 9:29. Overall 123 of 269 finishers, 371 entered. They had a 3 hr time limit. 76 of 133 male finishers. 10 of 17 males 40-44 finishers.
I have not felt pain nor been so drained like this for awhile after either a half or full. I haven't been running much lately. This was my first run in 10 days and only the 5th run this month.
Monday, February 25, 2013
January 26, 2013 - Zoo Run 5k
High expected of 44, got to 50. Nice. While waiting on Sherri and Lainey, sun went down and it got cold! It took them awhile, because the wheel kept coming off the stroller. I wanted to go back and get Lainey, so Sherri could run, but they would not let people back in, because the course was so narrow. Time 24:56. Pace 8:03. Male 40-44 was 7 of 42 and 96 of 724 overall.
January 5, 2013 - Rotary 4 Mile Trail Run in Clarksville
My 1st real trail run/race, since the Montgomery Bell Breeze and Leaves was mostly on roadways. Sunny for the most part, but ran in the shade. Cold - somewhere in the low 30 to mid-30's. Time 42:36. Pace 10:39. 44 of 111 overall. Male 40-44 was 6 of 10.
December 31, 2012
This is the 23rd day in a row that I have not ran. So, as usual, I did not reach my goal of 1,000 miles for the year. I finished with 892.1, which is 80.4 less than last year.
December 8, 2012 - Bethlehem UMC 5k and 1 Mile
2nd overall and won $25 in 5k, but gave it back since ONLY 16 people ran, because of the RAIN! Time 24:12. Pace 7:48.
Won the mile race, but told them to exclude me from awards, because it was mostly church kids that ran. Most of 1st half was uphill, then turnaround. I was ahead, so I pushed hard as ever going downhill, because a teenage boy was right behind me as we turned around. Time 6:46.
Won the mile race, but told them to exclude me from awards, because it was mostly church kids that ran. Most of 1st half was uphill, then turnaround. I was ahead, so I pushed hard as ever going downhill, because a teenage boy was right behind me as we turned around. Time 6:46.
December 1, 2012 - Jingle Bell Jog
Clarksville Jingle Bell Jog. Time 23:25. Pace 7:33. Overall 42 of 342. male 40-44 was 5 of 11. A guy dressed as a Christmas tree beat me!
November 10, 2012 - Nashville Half Marathon. Then a 5k in the p.m.
Great day for Nashville Half Marathon. Left home 48 degrees; 64 return. Had some GPS problems running between tall buildings. Started toward back cause I peed, went back to truck for another sip, and got in line to pee again. It was just after 7:00 when got to start line and had to squeeze in toward end. Official time 1:51:00 flat. Pace 8:28. Finished 20 of 87 in 40-44 Age Male. 147 of 590 males. 198 of 1,429 finishers. I say finishers, because 1,610 names had bib numbers and you could also sign up at packet pickup. Finished 46 seconds faster than the Clarksville Half a couple of weeks ago.
Ran/walked with Sherri and pushing Lainey in the stroller at 6:30 pm in the Freedom Glow 5k. My left leg hurt, and I was overdressed and got so hot I didn't want to run as much as we did, so it's my fault we didn't do any better. Time 42:00; Pace 13.33.
Ran/walked with Sherri and pushing Lainey in the stroller at 6:30 pm in the Freedom Glow 5k. My left leg hurt, and I was overdressed and got so hot I didn't want to run as much as we did, so it's my fault we didn't do any better. Time 42:00; Pace 13.33.
November 3, 2012 - Breeze and Leaves 10K
Breeze Leaves 10k at Montgomery Bell State Park. About 10th mile then a HILL to start! 1st 4 of 5 minutes was uphill! Then a hill at end before last 10th mile. Rolling hills all in the middle. Billed as a trail run, but it was probably 99% road. Some of it dangerously on Highway 70. 1st in age group of 40-49. 6 overall of 43. Total time of 49:06. Pace 7:55. (Back-to-back 10k races at exactly 49:06.)
October 20, 2012 - Go Commando Half Marathon
Rough hills. Times off. I have 13.3 miles. 737. 758 1536. 755 23:31. 7:33 31:04. 7:58 39:02. 8:13 47:15. 8:09 55:24. 827 1:03:51. 823 1:12:14. 9:24 1:21:38. 9:03 1:30:41. 9:10 13951. 924 14915. 2:33 1:51:48. .302 miles. Official time 1:51:46. 8:33 pace. 17 of 38 in 40-44 Age Group. 132 of 608 overall. my 3rd best half marathon time. 1st was Go Commando in 2011 that was around half mile short 1:45:54, 8:02 pace. Next was back in 2010 at the Clarksville Half 1:46:38, 8:09. I was on pace to break those. After 5 miles was at 7:48 pace. After 9, 8:01. Then the hills became too much. After 10, 8:09 pace. After mile 9, I did not have a mile under 9:00.
October 13, 2012 - 840 Encounter 10K
From the Website:
Run/Walk on Highway 840 before it opens!
Outdoor Encounter is hosting a once in a lifetime event that will be fun for the whole family!
Chip timing by RACE Nashville, music, Chick Fil A and more.
ALL proceeds benefit Outdoor Encounter and the Inclusion Project.
400 ft hills! Mile 1 start uphill 737. mile 2 748. Mile 3 816. First 400 ft up down other side. Mile 4 began up 400 ft hill then down other side-had to turn around before reaching bottom. 8:16. Mile 5 816 though mostly flat that I remember. M6 813 also mostly flat best I remember with hill at end. Last 0.2. 44 seconds. Mostly down hill. Total time 49:09. Pace 7:55. 5 of 20 in male 40-49. I don't know where finished overall without looking at all the times - they only had age group breakdown by gender - and I don't want to go through them.
Run/Walk on Highway 840 before it opens!
Outdoor Encounter is hosting a once in a lifetime event that will be fun for the whole family!
Chip timing by RACE Nashville, music, Chick Fil A and more.
ALL proceeds benefit Outdoor Encounter and the Inclusion Project.
Course Description
Paved Highway. Rolling Hills. 5K has close to 400 ft of elevation.
Exposed to elements, i.e., no trees on course, so dress appropriately for the weather.
Exposed to elements, i.e., no trees on course, so dress appropriately for the weather.
400 ft hills! Mile 1 start uphill 737. mile 2 748. Mile 3 816. First 400 ft up down other side. Mile 4 began up 400 ft hill then down other side-had to turn around before reaching bottom. 8:16. Mile 5 816 though mostly flat that I remember. M6 813 also mostly flat best I remember with hill at end. Last 0.2. 44 seconds. Mostly down hill. Total time 49:09. Pace 7:55. 5 of 20 in male 40-49. I don't know where finished overall without looking at all the times - they only had age group breakdown by gender - and I don't want to go through them.
September 15, 2012 - Leipers Fork 6K
6K (3.728 miles) race in Leipers Fork, TN. Official time 29:25 for 7:54 pace. My time by miles: 7:31, 8:34 way off because had to run up a hill that seemed worse than Tank Hill, 7:41, and for the last .728 miles 5:39. Finished 1st of 8 in age 40-44. 30th male of ??, and 36th of 251 overall.
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