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Monday, September 24, 2007
Remaining Running Season
Writing this the day after the marathon, I'm a bit frightened that I have too full a plate with my remaining two races. The Lapham Peak Colorama 10K is up on Oct 4 and the Glacial Trail 50K is the following weekend on the 14th.
I've been training on the 10K Lapham course in order to place well in that race, but now that race has turned into a last training run before tapering for the GT 50K. The 50K is too close to the marathon but I'm going for it anyway. I'll make good use of the generous 10 hour cut-off for 50K runners on this ultra marathon.
It's sad the running season is coming to an end. I've enjoyed my first full season of running and racing. I've exceeded my expectations and am kinda bummed I won't be able to race next years due to our upcoming travels. Let it be known I'm NOT complaining however!!!!
The last race of the year, the Glacial Trail 50K, will be my first ultra trail race!
This was truly a year of firsts, and the season is in memory of Chloe, who got me out running in the first place. I owe it to her!!
1st 5K race (4 total for the season)
1st 10K trail race (pending)
1st 5K trail race
1st half marathon
1st marathon
1st ultra marathon (pending)
1st Marathon ever!
So I completed my 1st ever marathon yesterday. It was the Fox Cities Marathon up in Appleton, WI. I must say they put on a great event! Many very supportive spectators, and the volunteers were top notch.
As a rookie would, I started out of the gate too fast and really hit a wall at mile 22 or so. My goal was 3:30 but I ended up finishing 3:34:40. As I saw the 3:30 pace setter run by at mile 22 I knew I would not be able to keep the pace. I tried to keep up but my body told me in no uncertain terms that I was not up to the challenge. Next time I will force myself to start out slower and run smarter.
My results were 94 th overall out of 853, 63 of all males, and 10th in my division of 35-39 year old males. I'm happy from the result and have learned a bit about long distance running.
Hats off to all the spectators, organizers and volunteers of the Community First Fox Cities Marathon!
As a rookie would, I started out of the gate too fast and really hit a wall at mile 22 or so. My goal was 3:30 but I ended up finishing 3:34:40. As I saw the 3:30 pace setter run by at mile 22 I knew I would not be able to keep the pace. I tried to keep up but my body told me in no uncertain terms that I was not up to the challenge. Next time I will force myself to start out slower and run smarter.
My results were 94 th overall out of 853, 63 of all males, and 10th in my division of 35-39 year old males. I'm happy from the result and have learned a bit about long distance running.
Hats off to all the spectators, organizers and volunteers of the Community First Fox Cities Marathon!
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