On Saturday, I had the greatest time at the Monster Dash running the half marathon. I had teetered back and forth about if I could PR or not. They had pacers so I lined up with the 2:11 group. This should have been very doable for me. However, our poor pacer struggled a lot keeping us at a consistent pace as people were all over the place and it was her first race ever pacing. I felt sorry for her. So, my garmin shows that about three of the miles were clocked at a 9:30-9:34 pace. My legs were not ready for that. Or the Minnehaha Parkway. It was a little hillier than I remembered it. I hung on until mile 10 and couldn't do it anymore.
Here is where it gets interesting. This summer, I also did the Urban Half Marathon and finished at 2:15:20. I had also hoped to PR at that race but missed it (I know, I'm not speedy by any means). Well, just so happens that this race today, I finished with the EXACT SAME TIME. 2:15:20. I mean seriously. Seriously. I know I didn't get the PR but do I have to keep getting the same DANG finish time? What killed me here was the MAJOR lack of long runs. I did 2 runs over 8 miles. Otherwise, it was nothing but speed work. Not too smart but I've never raced real smartly so why start now right?! :) The unique thing is, I couldn't get the exact same time for two races again if I tried!
I am GOING TO BREAK THAT 2:13:25 PR IF IT KILLS ME.
In the meantime, check out Steve and Pharmie's latest accomplishments! They are awesome. Maybe I should just follow them around, they keep getting faster and faster!
Saturday, October 31, 2009
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You finished another 1/2 marathon and even ended up pushing it more than planned and still finished with the same time as in August. The exact same time, weird. But great job Nat!
Hey:
I think you and I should plan to do one of those inteval work outs with Steve & Co. It would be very, very good for us.
We will get the speed thing down. Don't you worry about this one bit.
CONGRATS on another GREAT 1/2 marathon.
Congratulations on a great half marathon! If I remember correctly from last year, the course is kind of hilly, so running the same time might actually be quite an accomplishment! Good job and what a great way to kick off your IM training.
Sweet Pea and I have had those kinds of results... the same.. even though it seemed like we were doing better.
Congratulations on doing the race, on finishing, on making a good time... again!!!
DO IT! Shoot, having a consistent pacer would help more than anything I’d think.
BTW, 2:11 pacer? Why not 2:10? Or, is 2:11 right at 10:00/miles?
You did very well. Cold weather, heavier clothing, you'll get that new PR when conditions are better.
Don
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