I ran the Surf Metropolis Half Marathon this weekend. Listed here are the highlights from the race and expo. Scroll to the underside of this submit for hyperlinks to my operating gear.
I’ve run this race 9 instances now! I knew I’d achieved this one loads, however didn’t notice it breaks all the way down to operating the total marathon 5 instances and half marathon 4 instances. The half marathon is my favourite race distance, however I’ve picked the total over the half for this race as a result of it’s a reasonably flat course, the climate is normally delicate, logistics are simple and it’s a neighborhood race. However, I’m not in full marathon form proper now (and whereas the course is flat there’s additionally an out & again portion in the previous few miles that’s psychological torture).
I took Diego with me to the expo. It’s within the Huntington Seaside parking zone close to Most important Avenue, which is an excellent cute space in the event you’re not accustomed to the realm.
I helped my mother watch my nieces Friday evening and most of Saturday. We celebrated my Dad’s birthday, coloured, performed Guess in 10, watched Zombies 3, went to the park, acquired mango on a stick…
Principally, I didn’t have time to consider the race till Saturday evening after I realized I wanted to structure my flat runner for the race. So, I wasn’t as nicely hydrated or mentally ready as I prefer to be, but it surely was only a half marathon so I wasn’t apprehensive about it.
I used to be apprehensive about attending to the race though- final time I ran this one Kristin drove (and found out all of the logistics). I made certain to get there further early in case I used to be unsuitable about avenue closures.
I made one unsuitable flip although and ended up in a protracted line into the parking zone.
Fortunately, I had loads of time to spare! However… it felt like I parked MILES away from the beginning. I figured it was like a lil heat up earlier than the race (as a result of I don’t truly heat up).
I met up with Pam earlier than the race and we tried to pack in hours of catch up tremendous quick as a result of we weren’t planning on operating collectively.
Round mile 5 Elise discovered me and we ran collectively for a number of miles. It was enjoyable to speak! I ought to’ve been in a position to sustain along with her, however on the flip round level I began to fade. I failed on my fueling technique and typically it’s positive, however as we speak it wasn’t.
I assumed they’d the identical gas they’ve had previously (Clif Gels – which I like) so I didn’t carry any with me. Nicely, they’d one other gel which might have been positive however I COULDN’T OPEN IT. It was a twist off not a tear away and my arms have been chilly and sweaty… so I attempted for a bit after which tossed it.
This is able to have been okay if I had been grabbing electrolytes on the support stations main as much as this and after… however, my useful dandy future telling machine is within the store – so I didn’t have this info.
Lengthy story brief… I began to decelerate and couldn’t decide it up.
Then, I began to get a cramp in my hamstring. The cramp was manner up excessive, below my butt too – one thing I’ve by no means felt earlier than, so it scared me. Because it was a brand new ache and so near my butt I considered stopping to stretch, however wasn’t certain how… so I stored going and prayed I may hold it collectively till the end. [I think the cramp was caused by some new strength and conditioning exercises I started this week. They’re things that will help in the long run, but I shouldn’t have done so many new moves so close to race day.]
I centered on pumping my arms to assist my legs hold going and figured I may stretch out previous the end line. It labored! I completed (not quick or robust, however I completed).
My end time was 1:52:49, which is a mean tempo of 8:36 per mile. It’s not an excellent time for me, however the gas and cramp factor threw me off my recreation bodily and mentally. I attempted to maintain management of the psychological aspect of it and was in a position to KIT (hold it collectively). That is one thing I’ve been engaged on and actually consider is the important thing to operating sooner, stronger and higher. So, it feels good to have issues go unsuitable and never allow them to takeover your mindset.
Total: I have to work on my fueling and my hamstrings. I did nicely with conserving my head within the recreation when issues have been going unsuitable.
Surf Metropolis Half Marathon end time: 1:52:49
The Surf Metropolis Marathon & Half Marathon medals have a lil stand on them, so you possibly can stand them up (or hold them like normal). I like that!
Operating Gear Hyperlinks:
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Adjustable Sports Bra
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Wick Wear Tank Top
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Low Running Socks
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Running Belt
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Sparkle Skirt
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Long Running Shorts
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Running Sunglasses
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Garmin Running Watch
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Run Eat Repeat Visor
