First real race back since injuring calf a year ago. Have run 18 marathons but never raced a half before, so strategy was suspect. Felt great throughout the race, paced myself well and felt I gave it my all. Not the flattest of courses with half a dozen decent climbs thrown in the mix but none too awful, worst for me was mile 10 with a steady 1 mile climb just when i was getting a bit tired (but I do know i must do some hill training :)) Steady drizzle the entire race with occasional light wind and mid 50s for temp, perfect race day, just the way i like it. - mile 1 6:02
- mile 2 6:20
- mile 3 6:37
- mile 4 6:44
- mile 5 6:37
- mile 6 6:44
- mile 7 6:40
- mile 8 6:46
- mile 9 6:15
- mile 10 7:11
- mile 11 6:53
- mile 12 6:42
- mile 13 6:11
- last .1 5:22
1:26, 6:35 average pace, 3rd in age group, 17th overall 7:45am start time, back for church early (start time 10:15am) time for a nap
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