I felt so good during this race! Maybe the best I've ever felt running, which is surprising considering the lack of training that took place. The last couple of miles my legs felt like jell-o, but I didn't have any major cramps or pain other than the pain in my toes. The tip of my second toe on both feet is purple and still numb almost 12 hours later. Our average pace was about 12 min 40 sec, but I know we killed the first 3 miles. After that we got into a good steady pace until about mile 10 when Heather's feet started cramping and stopped her in her tracks a few time. We took it a little easier after that. She was in a lot of pain. We finished with a time of 2 hours 48 minutes. I'm so happy about that. I didn't have any idea what to expect but I was really hoping for under 3 hours and we totally did that. I enjoyed this race so much more than the triathlon, where I felt like I was going to die. But after the tri I wasn't sore at all and after the half I'm sooo very sore. I'll be surprised if I can walk tomorrow. It's weird. Anyway, here's a little bit about the race-
SLACKER HALF MARATHON
The highest DOWNHILL half marathon in the country.
beginning at 10,630 feet and traveling over a rolling hill descent to 8400 feet! The half marathon begins at Loveland Ski Area and travels the first five miles through a Forest Service area of wetlands and natural waterfalls on a non-motorized paved bike path built to sustain the weight of an ambulance! The second 4.4 miles travel from Bakerville to Silver Plume along a paved frontage road with amazing views of the Continental Divide and mining remnants. The last portion of the trail & the 4-Mile race travels from Silver Plume to Georgetown on a paved bike trail (and paved road) with scenic views of the Georgetown Loop Railroad and the largest Bighorn Sheep herd in the State! The race ends in downtown Georgetown where there are more freebies than you know what to do with!
info taken from http://www.slackerhalfmarathon.com/
The whole race route was beautiful, especially the first 5 miles. I would totally do this race again, however, it did not give me any desire to do a full marathon at this time. :)
3 comments:
you are a stud! I am so impressed with you--running down hill is actually hard on your body--which may be why your toes are still numb. Maybe next year I will join you--maybe.
Congratulations to both you and Heather! You guys are leaving me in your dust-- literally!
This sounds so fun! A downhill 1/2??? I'd be ALL over that bidnezz! Did your toenails fall off? Usually thats what happens when they turn black after a race. Or maybe they are bruised from the impact/friction of running downhill?
You look awesome, and way to kill your goal by 12 mintues! That's about a minute per mile faster pace than you'd planned. Rockin!
I noticed you aren't wearing a fuel belt. It takes a few runs to get used to, but I totally recommend getting one. It changed my life! (ok, not really, but it made distance running and training a piece of cake, and carrying gatorade on a race takes chunks off my time) I like the Nathan brand. Good job! Proud of you!
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