Notes
Fargo Half Marathon
Summary
Very Fun Race. Start of race had perfect weather, 55F and 9 mph wind. Tons of people screaming, felt so very good the first few miles, really thought it was going to be my day. Not sure what chip time was, but my watch said 1:55. One minute short of goal. I was doing good till about mile 10 and was up against the wind and a blinding sun. Was 68F with 18 mph wind and it felt like it. I was dizzy the last mile, and really dizzy after finishing. Think maybe I did not drink enough. I drank at most water spots, but didn't walk and drink through them like I normally do.
Was a very fun run, but at little disappointing because last year I was clearly in better shape. I was flying past people last year and this year it was work at the end. But even before the race I felt I was conditioned for a 1:55 not a 1:53. Hey it wasn't my idea to get sick the month of March.
Race Course Funnies
I ran behind this girl for awhile who's shirt I thought said, "I Run Faster because I Bone faster", couldn't figure out why she wanted to do that faster, later found out it said, "I Run Faster because I'm Done Faster." One of the spectators was praying, not a bad idea. Can't wait to see the race pictures, even though I did not run my goal, I threw my hands in the air and smiled for camera.
Spits:
8:42, 8:33, 8:35, 8:31, 8:39, 8:46, 8:37, 8:44, 8:40, 9:00 (really fighting wind), 9:07 (wind and tired), 8:54, 8:45 (if you want to see something sad, look at splits from last year.)