Sunday's Half Marathon.......
I ran in the Angie's Half Crazy race yesterday - my third half marathon race.
By my own timing, I pulled a 3hr 20min finish. That's 4min more than my first race last year. I do know that I have improved and that I made a really simple mistake that jacked up my chances to beat my 3hr goal.
What is that, you say? HYDRATION!!!!! The day before a race, I usually get in 100 -120oz of water. I MAYBE did 32oz and I paid dearly for it. I did 12miles in 3 hrs and my general pace for one mile is 12min30sec. So - you can clearly see that last mile was like a stroll thru death valley. LOL
Also changed from my previous races is my energy level - I have a bad habit of going too fast in the beginning which blows out my energy and muscles and I finish with 'lead legs'. I managed that really well yesterday, though. I know if I had just done the water, I would have done better.
So - time to continue training!!! I'm going to do a few more 10Ks and a 5K for speed here and there. There's a 10miler in Oct that I'm going to do but if I can find another half marathon in July or so - I'll definitely sign up.
Ok - enough of my babbling - thanks for listening!!!
By my own timing, I pulled a 3hr 20min finish. That's 4min more than my first race last year. I do know that I have improved and that I made a really simple mistake that jacked up my chances to beat my 3hr goal.
What is that, you say? HYDRATION!!!!! The day before a race, I usually get in 100 -120oz of water. I MAYBE did 32oz and I paid dearly for it. I did 12miles in 3 hrs and my general pace for one mile is 12min30sec. So - you can clearly see that last mile was like a stroll thru death valley. LOL
Also changed from my previous races is my energy level - I have a bad habit of going too fast in the beginning which blows out my energy and muscles and I finish with 'lead legs'. I managed that really well yesterday, though. I know if I had just done the water, I would have done better.
So - time to continue training!!! I'm going to do a few more 10Ks and a 5K for speed here and there. There's a 10miler in Oct that I'm going to do but if I can find another half marathon in July or so - I'll definitely sign up.
Ok - enough of my babbling - thanks for listening!!!
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Congrats on finishing!
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Death march - good one! LOL I posted on my Facebook page 'I now understand why marathon and half marthon races are scheduled on Sunday mornings, often times. It's so that even if you are not a regular church goer - you will still spend time talking to Jesus on at least THAT Sunday morning'
LOL!!!
My nutrition was solid - I wake up about 2.5 hrs before race time and get in a protein shake and 20oz of water. I have a carb loading supplement powder I mix with Powerade Zero in a 22oz I have with me during the race. I hit plain water at the water stations during and at about mile 6, I hit the power beans or a small cliff bar.
When I hit the water stations toward the end, even though I was slinging back as much as I could - it wasn't enough - and I literally could tell that was the issue - after the station, about 2min after - I felt BETTER and could pick up for a clip - just not enough to really carry me through. And my calf muscles started seizing up, something they never do UNLESS I am deyhdated and low on potassium.
It was such a simple misstep on my part I am truly pissed with myself - but I know I will get it right for the next race.
LOL!!!
My nutrition was solid - I wake up about 2.5 hrs before race time and get in a protein shake and 20oz of water. I have a carb loading supplement powder I mix with Powerade Zero in a 22oz I have with me during the race. I hit plain water at the water stations during and at about mile 6, I hit the power beans or a small cliff bar.
When I hit the water stations toward the end, even though I was slinging back as much as I could - it wasn't enough - and I literally could tell that was the issue - after the station, about 2min after - I felt BETTER and could pick up for a clip - just not enough to really carry me through. And my calf muscles started seizing up, something they never do UNLESS I am deyhdated and low on potassium.
It was such a simple misstep on my part I am truly pissed with myself - but I know I will get it right for the next race.
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Considering the cir****tances, congrats on making it thru! Dehydration is no joke, and I'm glad you didn't suffer worse consequences! You did a great job toughing it out!!
Onwards to the next one!
Onwards to the next one!
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First 5K race October 4, 2009 (34.59) PR 5/22/11 (27:26)
First 5 Mile: January 1, 2011 (50:30)
First 10K: July 4, 2010 (1:03.26) New PR 4/10/11 (1:01.14)
First 10 Mile: April 11, 2010 (1:46.15)
First 1/2 marathon: June 13, 2010 (2:22.21) PR: 5/1/11 (2:17.30)
First Marathon: October 16, 2011: 5:47:20
Goofy Challenge: January 7-8, 2012
If you think you can, you can. If you think you can't, you're right. - Mary Kay Ash
First 5K race October 4, 2009 (34.59) PR 5/22/11 (27:26)
First 5 Mile: January 1, 2011 (50:30)
First 10K: July 4, 2010 (1:03.26) New PR 4/10/11 (1:01.14)
First 10 Mile: April 11, 2010 (1:46.15)
First 1/2 marathon: June 13, 2010 (2:22.21) PR: 5/1/11 (2:17.30)
First Marathon: October 16, 2011: 5:47:20
Goofy Challenge: January 7-8, 2012
If you think you can, you can. If you think you can't, you're right. - Mary Kay Ash
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