I ran the PCRF Half Marathon this weekend. Right here’s a fast race recap and pics of what I ate and my half marathon working outfit. LMK you probably have any questions.
PCRF stands for the Pediatric Most cancers Analysis Basis so this race is also referred to as the Reaching for the Remedy Half Marathon. It’s an enormous fundraising occasion for the muse. And it’s additionally a particular occasion for these impacted by pediatric most cancers. The put up race competition is geared in the direction of youngsters and there are numerous household groups that do the 5K, 10K and youngsters run.
The day earlier than the race I did some meal prep as a result of I knew I wouldn’t need to do it after. I didn’t make full meals, however did wash and chop veggies and make some salsa hen.
I additionally chopped dozens of mango as a result of that’s my newest meals obsession. The opposite day my niece instructed me “Mango’s not meals. My mother and pa stated mangoes usually are not meals.” They instructed her this as a result of mango is the one factor she needs to eat – breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks = mango.
And I get it. Mangoes are the one factor I need to eat too. It’s extreme and changing into an issue. Fortunate for me – I don’t have any adults telling me I have to eat one thing aside from mango. And I don’t suppose they do interventions for mango habit so I’m going to proceed this all mango weight loss plan till some kind of vitamin deficiency units in.
However I did cheat on my all mango routine to include some rice and protein (unpictured) in there too.
Pre-race I had espresso with collagen powder, water with Nuun, oatmeal and banana. I all the time put my collagen powder in scorching espresso as a result of it’s simpler to combine. I drink it that means till it cools off a bit and pour it over ice.
I needed to depart for the race sooner than I needed as a result of the streets could be blocked round the place I used to be staying the evening earlier than. I parked a lil removed from the cubicles as a result of I needed to do some movies for instagram. However, one other automobile pulled up proper beside me inside minutes of me parking. Womp womp.
I did a lil pre-race video anyway (watch my Instagram tales for the nice/random each day hangouts –> @RunEatRepeat).
I don’t know why, however recently a few of my movies have this vertical line static on and off (see beneath). That is simply my common digicam (not an app or filter), but it surely has additionally occurred on video calls and with filters. Grrrr. Have you ever seen this earlier than? Ideas on easy methods to repair?
There are such a lot of issues I like about this race. I like that it’s for a terrific trigger. I like that it’s a neighborhood race, which makes it tremendous straightforward to get to and have my bf come cheer me on. I like that they’ve race day packet pick-up. I like that there are numerous cubicles on the put up race occasion giving out samples and swag. I like the lengthy sleeve tech tee and bag you get only for registering. I like the large medal.
However there’s one factor I don’t love about this race… it’s HILLY.
And I utterly forgot till I registered for the race and seemed up the half marathon course. Sooner or later I hope I’ll keep in mind – lookup the course elevation BEFORE YOU REGISTER. (However… I don’t know if an excellent hilly course would truly forestall me from working a race. I’d most likely nonetheless do it, however simply have longer to emphasize about it.)
So… I did a serious runner fail and psyched myself out earlier than the race fascinated about how exhausting the hills have been final 12 months.
It’s one factor to examine the course map + the climate forecast and use that data to regulate your race day targets. It’s best to discover a good stability between chasing down BIG GOALS and utilizing all of the related data to determine A,B,C race day targets.
I didn’t do this. I mainly went into race day considering it might be a long term (that are usually slower than different coaching runs) and I’d stroll as wanted. That’s okay. However I let final 12 months’s race expertise decide my lack of targets for this 12 months with out actually making an allowance for my coaching. Final 12 months I ran this race in 1:59:56 and this I ran it in 1:49:56. That’s a full 10 minutes quicker!!
I ran it that a lot quicker as a result of I felt loads higher than I did final 12 months and I stored checking in with my effort stage (not working tempo). That is one in all my favourite race methods. *We’ll discuss this in an upcoming put up – lmk you probably have any particular ideas or questions you’d like me to deal with on this subject.*
Earlier than the race I noticed Pammy Runs! She simply ran the LA Marathon final weekend and is working the Boston Marathon in just a few weeks. Pam is quick. She’s all the time been quicker than me. So, after I noticed right here round mile 6 of the course I assumed, “SLOW DOWN”. I instantly thought I used to be going too quick and going to finish up strolling the previous few miles.
I attempted to remain behind her for some time as a result of I knew I couldn’t cross her and wouldn’t be capable to chat alongside her. However, I checked in with myself and was nonetheless feeling good so I ultimately ran as much as her aspect. We chatted for a minute, however she instructed me to maintain going. I hadn’t deliberate on passing her. I didn’t actually need to! I knew I felt ok to maintain pushing, but it surely took some time for me to appreciate Speedy (the quick model of me) confirmed up right this moment.
Humorous sufficient… I reluctantly ran away from Pam and figured she’d cross me in just a few. (*Word that my thoughts was nonetheless in the way in which of my physique at this level.)
I lastly determined to push it and see what I may do right this moment. I centered on my arm swing, strolling via help stations with electrolytes and staying constructive. I’ve been engaged on just a few new mind workout routines recently they usually actually helped!! I did really feel myself begin to sluggish a bit within the final two miles, however I didn’t simply fade away. I stored pushing for a powerful end.
PCRF Half Marathon end time: 1:49:56
Certain, this isn’t a PR or tremendous quick for me, but it surely’s quicker than I’ve been working recently. The purpose is that I’ve been slower since all race cancellations began in 2020, which is okay, however I didn’t have to remain in that zone. I forgot easy methods to push myself bodily and mentally. It felt good to push myself out of my consolation zone on this race. (Apparently, working out of your consolation zone feels HARD. However, it additionally feels actually GOOD after.)
After the race Pam and I scored some Suja restoration drinks. And sure, that may be a banana in my pocket (however I’m additionally comfortable to see you).
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