Race Report: 2013 Jerusalem Marathon

So_Im_a_Runner

posted: 3/1/2013 at 2:35 PM

Congrats on your first Basya. You're a heck of a well-rounded athlete, and you ran a great time on a tough course. I'm excited for you that you got to explore the city so much and that you've had such a great time. Enjoy the rest of it, and safe travels.

PRs: Marathon (2:56xx; '13) Half (1:25xx; '12) 10k (40:26; '11) 5mi (29:23; '13) 5k (18:31; '11)

She Can

SheCan

posted: 3/1/2013 at 2:40 PM

That is such an exotic, wonderful trip. Good for you for taking the time to really get out and visit the city. This is more of a Experience Report then just a Race Report. Congratulations to you, and thank you for sharing.

Cherie

I like seeing my friends with their clothes ON!

AmiK

Ball of Fury

posted: 3/1/2013 at 2:43 PM

Great RR and fantastic job on a tough course! Congratulations again!

PRs: 5K 22:59, 10K 46:54,HM: 1:51:15

Just B.S.

RUN/BIKE/SWIM REPEAT

posted: 3/1/2013 at 6:07 PM

So happy for you!! Loved your report and sounds like you are having a wonderful time!

Congrats!

6 Full Marathons 25 Half Marathons (Not a Fanatic Just crazy)

Next Marathon - Ireland - Sept 2013

Gustav1

Danger makes me hungry

posted: 3/1/2013 at 7:29 PM

Good job on your race! I was getting hungry reading about all that food, mmmmm!

Moving forward one step at a time :-)

irishguy

posted: 3/1/2013 at 7:35 PM

Congratulations, seems like you had an awesome time; really enjoyed the RR.

LRS

In Exile

posted: 3/1/2013 at 10:54 PM

Israel is such an amazing and wonderful country. Thanks for the RR, it made me feel like I was walking through the Old City again. Congrats on the race!

Jay716

posted: 3/1/2013 at 11:15 PM

Great job Basya, congratulations!

Very cool that you got to race in Israel, happy for you. Have a safe trip home.

Fuzzy

posted: 3/1/2013 at 11:43 PM

Congrats Basya! Great RR.

PRs: Marathon (2:55:08; '11) Half (1:21:14; '12) 10k (36:28; '11) 5k (17:48; '11)

Zelanie

Tendon Tamer

posted: 3/1/2013 at 11:58 PM

Congratulations! I'm so glad you enjoyed the race and your sightseeing.

Started C25K Feb. 2012! First 5K 5/1/12 32:00

Current PRs: 5K: 26:03 12/15/12 10K: 58:32 9/23/12

10M: 1:26:15 3/16/13 HM:1:56:00 4/14/13

tom1961

Old , Ugly and slow

posted: 3/2/2013 at 12:01 AM

I couldn't get past I don't like pizza.

pr's 5k 20.08, 5 mile 31:20, 10k 41.19 all done in the 80's

2013 goals 1500 1000 miles , 190 pounds get to 100 miles a month or more and stay there

Luke79

posted: 3/2/2013 at 1:21 AM
modified: 3/2/2013 at 1:23 AM

Sounds like a good experience. I like how your RR describes the environment and wonderful foods, and then is like oh yeah, and I ran a marathon too lol.

Did you happen to see Bluerun out there?

BasyaSpiliakos

posted: 3/2/2013 at 2:29 PM
modified: 3/2/2013 at 2:30 PM

Thanks for your support, everyone. Y'all gave me the cojones to drag myself to the gym or outside, even when I didn't feel like it. I owe you lots.

I feel good. A bit sore, but really, really good. I can't believe I did it.

Races So Far

Cambridge CityRun 5-Miler 04/01/12 - 50:57.9

Newton 10K 06/10/12 - 1:06:14

Mass Ave Mile 07/22/12 - 8:08.1

Lynne's Kids 5K 11/22/12 - 25:22

Jerusalem Marathon 03/01/13 - 4:53:34

Cambridge CityRun 5-Miler 04/07/13 - 42:21

Boston's Run to Remember Half-Marathon 05/26/13 - 2:10:48

Newton 10K 06/02/13 - 57:01.9

Upcoming Races

B.A.A. 10K 06/23/13

Firecracker 4-Mile 07/04/13

Marathon Sports 5-Miler 07/18/13

Baystate Marathon 10/20/13

Bill's Pizzeria 5K 10/27/13

Fattman Chilly Cup Half-Marathon 11/10/13

Jerusalem Marathon 03/21/14

ImaRunnah2

Misty

posted: 3/2/2013 at 3:16 PM

Congrats!! You did great!

Bless your heart.