Last year, I posted about running the half marathon at the Indy Monumental and just missing my goal of finishing under two hours. (At the time, it looked like I only missed it by about 3 seconds, but they had some timing snafu and it ended up being more like two hours and a minute.) This year, I am pleased to say that I cracked the two hour mark — finished in 1:57:46, a 9:00/M pace. That kind of surprised me because my training has not been as extensive as in previous years, and my longer training runs had been more in the 9:30/M range.
As I ran, I kept checking my time and knowing that the 2 hours was within reach; but kept waiting to hit that wall where I started slowing down dramatically or some body part started feeling injured. But, I just kept steady. Having the Garmin to help me regulate my pace really helped, and I fell in behind one of the 4 hour pacers for the full marathon (they split off at about mile 7.)
Once again, the course was beautiful (and flat), and the weather was excellent for running. It was about 35 degrees when the race started, some wind but not much, and it warmed up into the 40s during the race. I’d definitely recommend the event for anyone who is into such things.
Congratulations, Doug!
Thanks!
Nicely done! When you going for the full marathon?
Just as soon as I get to the end of one of the half marathon’s and think to myself, “What I’d really like to do is run that again, *right now*!”
Dude, you were FLYING. Congrats, that is an awesome pace.