James K a short race recap.. ...

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A short race recap.. 22* at the start and about 32 at the finish. Race pace started out fine.. went a little fast on mile 3 & 4 and felt I suffered a little on mile 5 because of it.. this course has rolling hills and a couple of gradual inclines that make it pretty tough to maintain a consistent pace.. so best to just run with consistent effort.. which can make the splits look pretty strange.
The big negative on the course is the conditions of the streets.. lots of uneven patching for most of the miles.. but that is just the way it is in the city...

I gave it ALL I had to day.. there was nothing left in me at the end.. this was the hardest 1/2 I have ever run.. it really zapped me.. the wind at times was just brutal.. the last mile was in a bitter head-wind. OUCH! That was tough.. but overall I'm not displeased with the time. It is my best time on this course and my second best in this event.
Splits: 7:10 ; 7:02 ; 6:50 ; 7:08 ; 7:22 ; 7:12 ; 7:32 ; 7:38 ; 7:10 ; 7:26 ; 7:06 ; 7:15 ; 7:28
10K 42:58 (@6:55 pace) ;
15K 1:05:57 (@7:15 /mi)
Finish 1:35:14 @7:16 /mi

THANKS for all the support from ALL my DM friends.. it is much appreciated!

4 months ago

  • Joy K.
    Joy K.
    Joy K.

    You're an inspiration!!! Great run James!!!

    4 months ago • Like

  • Skip P.
    Skip P.
    Skip P.

    AWESOME!

    4 months ago • Like

  • John T.
    John T.
    John T.

    Great race, young man! Hope you relish the moment sitting on your patio with the outdoor fireplace!

    4 months ago • Like

  • Kym KlassP
    Kym Klass
    Kym Klass

    Best time on this course!! You rocked it. Congrats again, James!!

    4 months ago • Like

  • Roxy W.
    Roxy W.
    Roxy W.

    Outstanding race!

    4 months ago • Like

  • Peter C.
    Peter C.
    Peter C.

    Sterling effort out there! 95 min half is super accomplishment. You would have been hard to catch!

    4 months ago • Like

  • Elizabeth K.
    Elizabeth K.
    Elizabeth K.

    Great race!! Those are all my thoughts exactly and while running it I thought to myself what a hotmess my garmin recap would be!! So bummed I missed you but awesome effort to you!!

    4 months ago • Like

  • Aleta
    Aleta
    Aleta

    Whoooooo HOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!

    4 months ago • Like

  • Mike F.
    Mike F.
    Mike F.

    "I am not displeased with the time" Are you kidding!!!! A 1:35 half at your (our) age is unbelievable!!! James you are a running machine.

    4 months ago • Like

  • Tony
    Tony
    Tony

    Excellent effort, excellent performance. Well done.

    4 months ago • Like

  • Dan C.
    Dan C.
    Dan C.

    Super race James. Can't wait to hear the report in your next podcast.

    4 months ago • Like

  • Ted H.
    Ted H.
    Ted H.

    Great race James!

    4 months ago • Like

  • Shelley B.
    Shelley B.
    Shelley B.

    AWESOME JOB!! its so awesome that you gave it your all. What a great reminder to yourself of your strength! the streets did have some tough patches. Running through the water stations I mean instant ice patches was tricky too.

    4 months ago • Like

  • Drew T.
    Drew T.
    Drew T.

    I think it's safe to say you're back. If the conditions were anything like my race - and it appears they were - you earned every second of this course PR. Congrats!

    4 months ago • Like

  • Dominic A.
    Dominic A.
    Dominic A.

    Fantastic race James! Congratulations on a great performance and running happy!

    4 months ago • Like

  • Meagan C.
    Meagan C.
    Meagan C.

    What a great race! I would be incredibly pleased with what you did, disregarding all the conditions. But with the weather and the streets and the wind, you did outstanding!

    4 months ago • Like

  • Andy S.
    Andy S.
    Andy S.

    James, that was an awesome effort. I have never run this course but have heard from others that it is TOUGH!. Your training regimen has been an inspiration to me and its' results show.

    4 months ago • Like

  • Clay D.
    Clay D.
    Clay D.

    Great run, James! Your story is what makes this runnig thing so much fun! It's not always easy, but you get a lot of satisfaction in exchange for your effort.

    4 months ago • Like

  • Greg S.P
    Greg S.
    Greg S.

    Geez James, sorry I missed this for so long - nice job on the half, a strong performance, wind really messes with your head, especially when you face it near the close of the race. Hope you are recovering well!

    3 months ago • Like