1st half marathon (Read 850 times)

Thanks for the info guys. I really need it. I'm also used to running in 85 + degree weather and believe it or not it's 30 degrees here is SW Florida. . Although by the weekend it will be in the 60's thank god. I can run in that weather. I'll let everyone know how I do.

Ok gang, here are my results. The race I ran was the River, Roots, & Ruts HM in Alva, Fl. It is a mountain bike trail which means it had about 8 hills that you had to walk up because they were so steep. I hit "the wall" at about 10 miles right where the hills were and I couldn't get out of it the rest of the race. I came in 4th in my age group out of 12 people. 125 overall out of 250 people. and my finishing time was 2:22:55. I wanted to finish before 2:30 for my 1st one and I am pleased with my results.

The race I ran was the River, Roots, & Ruts HM in Alva, Fl. It is a mountain bike trail which means it had about 8 hills that you had to walk up because they were so steep.

My first HM was also on a course that had some pretty tough hills late in the race, so I feel your pain. I've run it two more times, but I think I'll be scouting out a nice flat and fast course for my next attempt. Nicely done, keep up the good work!