The Montgomery Half Marathon saw over 1000 runners participate in wonderful weather on a great course. The weather really could not have been any better. I ran the same course in 2:06 last week and thought I would struggle to get under 2.
I finished in 1:56, an 8:51 per mile pace.
This race was extremely well executed on all fronts. There were plenty of well-staffed water stops and I saw no issues with traffic. Not to mention the number of spectators cheering runners on in the race. The best part: The Alabama State Drumline. Their music added an extra level of motivation through the Alabama State Campus.
I told my wife Mandy, "I need to find drumline music for the iPod."
The post race festvities included Jim N' Nick's Barbecue, Beer, and more Gatorade. The band played classic songs most people would like and many runners and attendees stayed around to see times posted and the awards.
I had no idea Perry Street was that big of a hill.
So, for my first half marathon, I thoroughly enjoyed this event. A big thank you to all of the race volunteers, the police officers, the firemen on Forest Avenue rooting us on, the spectators, and anyone else who helped spread the word about this race.
I look forward to getting a PR at this race next year.
Saturday, October 3, 2009
Friday, October 2, 2009
Thoughts on the Day Before the Race
The best part of pre-race preparation: I eat a lot and call it "fueling" for tomorrow's race. Lot's of carbs, powerade, Mexican food, etc.
My sore hip is still... well sore. I have bursitis. No big deal and everything I have read said that I can run through the pain without causing further damage. I do need to invest in generic ibuprofen for the amount I am taking right now.
The weather looks to be excellent for the race. What a difference a week makes!
My goal is to run under 2 hours, but the primary goal is to finish the race with all body parts intact.
I feel like this race is the culmination of a lot of things. Many runners in the city have bemoaned the fact that we do not have any longer races that involve the downtown area. As of right now, over 900 runners are expected to participate, proving that Montgomery can carry an event like this one.
So good luck. Happy Eating...er Fueling, and I will see you tomorrow.
(I'll be the one in the middle).
My sore hip is still... well sore. I have bursitis. No big deal and everything I have read said that I can run through the pain without causing further damage. I do need to invest in generic ibuprofen for the amount I am taking right now.
The weather looks to be excellent for the race. What a difference a week makes!
My goal is to run under 2 hours, but the primary goal is to finish the race with all body parts intact.
I feel like this race is the culmination of a lot of things. Many runners in the city have bemoaned the fact that we do not have any longer races that involve the downtown area. As of right now, over 900 runners are expected to participate, proving that Montgomery can carry an event like this one.
So good luck. Happy Eating...er Fueling, and I will see you tomorrow.
(I'll be the one in the middle).
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