- Miles:
- 6966 total / 651 in 2013
- Goal:
Getting out of my comfort zone and pushing my body to new limits. PR at the Erie Marathon. Inspire/help others reach their goals
David Spell ran: The Presque Isle Half...
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- 13 miles
- 01:20 time
- 06:06 pace
- 1211 calories
- details
The Presque Isle Half Marathon is one of my favorite races of the year. I use this race to gauge my fitness for my fall marathon training. The only bad thing about this race is that it is in run in the middle of July which means that it is going to be hot and humid. The weather lived up to its reputation today with a temp of 70, humidity over 80%, Dew point at 70, and storms in the area. Fortunately the storms held off to pre and post race.
I decided pre race to run conservatively in these conditions and keep things honest. I thought my goal of sub 1:20 was not obtainable. Race goal would be to keep the pace around 6:10 pace and finish strong.. I left the house at 3:40 AM for the 2 hour trip north to Erie. Upon arriving and getting my packet I met up with Aaron P H. and Steve for a 1.5 mile warmup. We got back to to start line a few minutes before the sart which allowed for a few minutes of stretching and chatting. When the gun went off I went into game mode. I tried my hardest not to go out too fast. A lead pack of 20+ runner's took off at a mid 5:00 pace. I fought the temptation to chase and ended up with a mile 1 split of 5:50. From there on I locked into a pace of 6:04. I began picking off runner's early and often until around mile 3 when my pacing machine Scott passed me and took me along for the ride. Scott's form and cadance was hypnotizing. The only other time I experienced this feeling was running with Steve S. and @Caleb M a couple of years ago at the Virginia Beach Rock n Roll Half Marathon. The miles just seem to go by so quick and easy. I didn't give much thought to the pace since the effort felt comfortable. We ran together until the last 1/2 mile where I was able to out kick my new friend to a time of 1:19:59.4, .6 seconds to spare I am so pumped that I was able to accomplish my goal of going sub 1:20 today. Today's race has me very excited to continue my sub 2:50 marathon training.
Aaron P H. ended up finishing 23rd overall with a time of 1:25 and some change (5 minute PR) I can't wait to see what he does on this sam course 2 months from now at the Erie Marathon. Steve ended up with a 1:31 which was good for 50th overall. I also had the pleasure of seeing @frank C at the finish line. Lots of good running in bad conditions today.
Happy Sunday!
Wow, brilliant David!! With this kind of time I'd feel super-confident of heading out at sub-2:50 pace. This must be a huge confidence booster!!
10 months ago
Awesome race, Dave! Sounds like you ran strong and smart.
10 months ago • Like
Damn nice running David.
10 months ago • Like
Great job David, I hope to tackle a Half sooner or later???
10 months ago
Awesome to hit your goal in less than ideal conditions. Way to hold back at the start and be smart. I hope to follow your example next month in my halfs. Great race!
10 months ago
Great race Dave!
10 months ago • Like
Everything seemed to work out for you today! Nice race report and congratulations.
10 months ago • Like
Congrats on the sub 1:20 in the heat Dave. I am completely convinced that you could run a 1:17 low 1:18 if in the right conditions and in the right mental frame of mind. This is going to be an amazing fall for you.
10 months ago • Like
Impressive work Dave. You played this perfectly man! Congrats!
10 months ago • Like
Tremendous all around. Conditions were perfect for DNFing & you blow it out. Id like to say I'm surprised...but I know you too well! Congrats bro.
10 months ago • Like
Awesome Pace Dude!!!
10 months ago • Like
Great work, David!
10 months ago • Like
Wow!!!
10 months ago • Like
Just amazing David in those kind of temps. Anything longer than 10 an you are really pushing it. So impressed!
10 months ago • Like
Incredible! Congrats!
10 months ago • Like
Great race today David. And, great seeing you. Sorry I missed you at the after party. Good luck with your training.
10 months ago • Like
Great race, David. Those are brutal conditions to run in, and then to run that time - amazing!!
10 months ago
Great run man!
10 months ago • Like
Great job Dave, not surprised at all by your sub-1:20, you are in top-flight shape.
10 months ago • Like
Great job!
10 months ago
Brillant run in those conditions! Sounds like you're in the zone already!!
10 months ago • Like
Congrats on the Sub 80 minute. With weather better that's another good 2-3 minutes of time off.
10 months ago • Like