Miles:
2155 total / 821 in 2013
Goal:

Do a sub 3 at Boston. Run first 100k at Miwok 2013.Get drawn for and run the Western States 100M in 2014.

Matthew Mckurtis ran: I had a great race to...

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  • 13 miles
  • 01:22 time
  • 06:16 pace
  • 1065 calories
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good Hellyer Half 13.1 mi 01:22 06:16 pace

I had a great race today! I PRed by 5 seconds, that doesn't sound like much but I sure had to work for it! Overall I did great 3rd place in the race and 2nd in my age group!!! Last race I did in Davis I had the runners high, today not so much. I felt like I was dragging ass the whole time and it felt like a struggle, (I do have a head cold though). I started out a little too fast and I knew it. There was a lady in a white bunny outfit on a bicycle that I had to chase the first 3/4 of a mile, that didn't help. My first mile was a 5:47! Then after that it dwindled a little every mile. I'm just not a very "experienced" racer. (3rd half ever) At around 6 miles I noticed that I was way ahead of my 10K PR time, now I know how I need to run for that! Overall I had a great race and a lot of FUN! The weather couldn't have been better! Made some new friends and enjoyed the competition! Great job to Alisyn G. today for her great time and running a half mary on her Birthday! Great job as well to Katie A. for her 3rd in age group placement.

  • Debbie D.
    Debbie D.

    Great job Matthew! (I was one of the volunteer photographers out there today.)

    about 1 year ago Like1 person

  • Katie A.
    Katie A.

    WHOO HOOO!!!!!! PR CITY!!! SO much fun!! NICE JOB!!

    about 1 year ago Like1 person

  • Matthew M.
    Matthew M.

    Thanks Debbie! I always appreciate the volunteers!

    about 1 year ago Like1 person

  • Martin S.

    It was nice chatting with you. Well done today. You were moving!

    about 1 year ago Like1 person

  • Matt
    Matt Congrats
    Congrats:

    Smokin' fast, Matthew! Great job on the PR. No matter how big or small, still a PR!

    about 1 year ago

  • Richard T.
    Richard T. Great Performance
    Great Performance:

    Great job! You completely destroyed it out there today.

    about 1 year ago

  • Tom C.
    Tom C. Congrats
    Congrats:

    Congratulations! Amazing time and 3rd place? Great job! Hopefully I can get my 1/2 time down in that vicinity. It's gonna take a lot of work though.

    about 1 year ago