- Miles:
- 2173 total / 467 in 2013
- Goal:
5K (sub-20 min), 8K (sub-35 min), 10K (sub-43 min), 10 Miles (1:15:00, or better), Half-Marathon (1:35:00, or better), Marathon (3:30:00, or better).
Derek Stewart ran: A little disappointed...
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- 13 miles
- 01:49 time
- 08:18 pace
- 1403 calories
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Chicago Rock 'n' Roll Half-Marathon
13.1
mi
01:49
08:18 pace
A little disappointed in the overall result, but sometimes, that's just the way it goes. Sometimes, race days are the bad days. My official time--1:48:51.I missed my time goal by 3 minutes, and my PR by 2 minutes. Given the conditions, I went out too fast in the 1st half, and paid for it in the 2nd half....and struggled big time. Every run/race is a lesson, so all I can do is learn from this, and apply it to the next race. It's just gonna eat at me until the next opportunity...
You did awesome! It was so nice to meet you afterwards! Thanks to Kelly I got a new friend! Don't beat yourself up- I did the opposite today and probably should have started a little faster! Hey- sometimes you just arent right on! Great job!
10 months ago • Like • 1 person
You're right. Sometimes we just don't feel it on race day and we learn from our mistakes. You said it was going to be hot which can really affect your race. You did your best on this day!
10 months ago • Like • 1 person
Derek, don't be too hard on yourself. Conditions were tough today. I am so happy I got to meet you! Definitely a highlight of the day! You will get that PR and your sub 1:45, soon. Great job today! Hope we can run together sometime soon!
10 months ago
1:45 will happen! Nice race and you are right some days race days just are not our best!
10 months ago • Like • 1 person
Well, thanks for the add, Krista...and thanks for the kind words as well! I just gotta learn from it, and do better next time. You did great today, also...nice race!
10 months ago • Like
Come back harder, stronger, hungry! Still a kick ass run!
10 months ago • Like • 1 person
Thanks, everyone. I know you guys are right...that's why I love the running community!
10 months ago • Like
Great job Derek!!!! You did awesome!!! You should definitely be PROUD!!! Whooohoooo!!!! You rock!!
10 months ago • Like • 1 person
You did it, job well done, and you will do it again and do better - it's a learning experience and you did great. !
10 months ago • Like • 1 person
I hear you Derek, it was tough sledding out there today! I can't remember my legs feeling so heavy in a race before! I too missed my mark but under those conditions, I feel pretty good about the results and we both have a ton of races in front of us to hit our goals! It's very difficult to PR in the summer months! I had a blast seeing you, meeting Kelly and making a new friend in Krista! Good times!!!
10 months ago • Like • 1 person
Awesome half Derek. Those pacing issues can be really tough to handle sometimes but you learn a lot from experiences like today's half.
10 months ago • Like • 1 person
Oh Quickie D, I just love you. First, not every race is going to be a PR. Second, so many things factor into a good race and time: weather, food, sleep, the course, etc... Sounds like you did your very best and fell short. You're still a winner in my book! Don't beat yourself up over this. Yes live and learn and always do your best with no regrets. !:48 is an incredible time and it's still super fast! You rock my friend. You truly do. <3
10 months ago • Like • 1 person
Derek, you did good for the conditions. Like it was said above today was a learning experience. Ask Chuck about San Antonio.
10 months ago
Nice job - you did just fine and call it a learning experience. With your wheels this was just a training run!
10 months ago • Like • 1 person
That's still a great race in the conditions!
10 months ago
Awesome. You'll reach the goal next time. Don't beat yourself up!
10 months ago • Like • 1 person
You did great D!!!
10 months ago
That is SUPER fast, D!!!!
10 months ago • Like • 1 person
Great attitude Derek, you still did amazing!!!!!
10 months ago
congratulations Derek on your HM !! that's a great pace in the middle of the summer
10 months ago
awesome! So amazing you all did that in July! You are all such inspirations! :)
10 months ago • Like • 1 person