2010: Goal Sub 1:40 Half (Read 2929 times)

Wow!  This was my best race ever.  It was extremely windy going out.  I tried to stay tucked in as much as possible.  My legs were burning but my lungs were fine.   With the wind at my back and I was under 69 minutes at the 10 mile mark, I put the hammer down.  Finished with a 1:28:59.  That was more than a 12 minute PR.  I knew that I was going to break the 1:40 barrier, but 1:30 is unbelievable.

Great time Bill! I ran the 500 Festival Mini Marathon yesterday also and PR'd by about 2 minutes at 1:41. Next year my goal will be sub 1:40 but hopefully I can do the same thing you did and skip the 1:30's all together!

The wind at our backs on the way in felt great! Congrats on the fantastic race.

10 days out from my first "attempt" at 1:39:59.  Business travel and vacation have really played havoc with my training and had me feeling like 1:45 was more likely.  However, yesterday, in perfect conditions I ran 12.7@7:47/mile so I am thinking I definitely have a shot at it. 

I don't think the gap between my "ability to push myself" on a tempo run and the "race day adrenaline" is as big for me as it is with some people. But if the weather stays cool and I'm having a good day, I just may be able to find another 10s/mile to get it done. 

Way to go Bill!

Late to the party, but still something of nothing to report.  I ended up running a 1:42:55.  Just off my goal.  I did however, have a huge PR.

Last year July half 2:11, this year May half 1:43.

Wonder what that means for my marathon times?

Last year Oct full 4:11, this year Oct full ????   (I will be shooting for 3:35)

Fitness test update:

I'm still a little behind the 1:40 HM as that pace would put me at around 1:45 for a half marathon and my goal race is quite a little bit hillier than the Biltmore - but the race isn't until September and the good news is I feel like I'm within shouting distance!

I've got to:

1.)  Stay healthy.

2.)  Stay consistent.

3.)  Keep working on endurance.  

I really dropped off pace at about mile 7.5.  Partly this was due to a fast start, but mostly I think it was do to the tech theatre work I was doing yesterday which had me sitting in a squat position for about 3 hours.  My glutes/groin were sore from the get go today.  

I'll be pulling together  a more cohesive race report later on for any who are interested.  

I've got to:

1.)  Stay healthy.

2.)  Stay consistent.

3.)  Keep working on endurance.  

Yes, I think patience and consistency are key to distance running. Discipline and no excuses attitude.  It is a selfish sport and it is an ego sport. You have to be prepared to cut ties, go alone and do what you have to do

Brooklyn Half Marathon - 5/22

 

1:40:18 - oh so close!

 

This is a big PR and I feel like I ran the best race I could today.  Missed the goal, but still very happy!!

 Ooooh!  So close!  Good job!

I am still on the list but I'm not sure when I will be running my next half.  I am running one Dec 5th in Vegas.  2 marathons in Sept and Nov.  Anyway, my PR is 1:40:27 from last Oct.  I ran the PGH half with only 5 weeks training following hip stress fx.  My time was 1:44:53.  I was thrilled just to be able to run.  I was strong and uninjured at the finish.  Can't say that about my Oct race.  So, I feel like it is definitely going to happen sometime this year.  

Tapering begins today with a cut back long run (down from roughly 22km to 15km).  Next week has some 5-10k runs in it, 2 rest days and a 3k tune up the day before the race.