It's put on by Epic Racing Events. For several years we'd seen their signs along our running routes, and only recently learned anything about them. Apparently they don't advertise a lot. In fact, I think the guy who runs it works for the Y (at least he used to). He is also a running coach, and I'd wanted to get involved in one of their events.... just because.
So, Jane did the 10k and I did the half marathon. The half was a two-loop course around the Scott Road/Illinois Road area. It was all on sidewalk/trail and through a couple subdivisions, so no streets needed closed or blocked off. There was also some hill-age, which added a bit of challenge. I liked the course! It was very well laid out and equally well-marked. Also, I cut as many corners as I could, and only ended up running .1 mile more than the 13.1 (most races are much longer than advertised).
Jane ran a 61-minute 10k (9:57), which was really good considering she doesn't get as much time to train as I do. She got 3rd in her age group, and 21st out of 54.
I ran a 2:05 (9:34 pace), which was better than I was anticipating. I have lately just shot for an enjoyable 10-minute pace. You can see from the pic on the results page that I negatived this event with a faster second half than first. I was in 52nd place at the halfway point, and finished 44th out of 82. I was happy enough.
My fastest pace were a couple 9:02 miles, but I only had one mile at a 10-minute pace (10:00 even), and that's when I completed my first lap and got my water bottle and a gel out of the car and chatted with Jane, Carrie and Anna for a bit.
It wasn't the greatest day weather-wise. It was not quite 50f, windy, and rained the first few miles. I also drank way too much vodka (and 2 beers with supper) the night before (why do I do this to myself?!?).
Yet, at the end of the day, I didn't feel too bad. The only sore spots I had were my right hamstring - which hasn't bothered me since I tore it in high school. I found that odd, but I credit the Theragun for lack of overall muscle soreness, and it has already taken pretty good care of the hamstring. We managed a little over a mile jog today.
I'm okay if I never run any faster than this. It's the daily training and the two hours out on the course that keep me going. I wish I could enjoy the aftermath a bit more. I always feel like I let everybody down by not celebrating more afterward. Maybe one of these days...
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“And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him.” -Hebrews 11:6
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