Notes
My first marathon since 1999. I had a great race. I ran it in control, as a hard workout. This was the easiest marathon effort wise I've ever had. Half splits - 1:35: 53 & 1:35:22.
Mile splits: 709, 722, 722, 720, 718, 719, 715, 718, 720, 723, 714, 716, 721, 717, 725, 719, 724, 716, 721, 725, 717, 720, 717, 715, 703, 651
I ran an even pace until the last 4 miles when I picked it up a bit. I had to deal with tight hamstrings and a sore right calf, but overwise no problems.
I ran with a sports drink for the first 9 miles. I took one gel at mile 18 and hit three water/gatorade stations.
I expext to recover from this much quicker than usually do for a marathon. 72nd out of 677. 2nd 50-59.
Hovey ran 3:28 and Mike ran 3:49.