A few things!
1. I promise I actually ran this race.
I hate stealing race photos. But here is proof. I have no idea when this was taken, but I am still relatively vertical, so it must've been fairly early in the race.
2. Other highlights:
- Women's-specific, v-neck, long-sleeved, tech t-shirt that actually has the right race printed on the front. It's so embarrassing wearing a shirt that says 'marathon' when you did the half, or vice versa.
- Great big chunky solid metal finisher medal harking back to Pittsburgh's steeltown days. I thought our luggage might go over the weight limit from it.
3. Now I have to decide what my plan of attack is next. Another half - perhaps Baystate - to try and break two hours? I don't feel emotionally or physically ready to invest all my energy in a full marathon just yet. On the other hand, I want to keep chipping away at my marathon time...so perhaps Baystate. I've always done well in cool-weather races after training in heat.
1. I promise I actually ran this race.
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2. Other highlights:
- Women's-specific, v-neck, long-sleeved, tech t-shirt that actually has the right race printed on the front. It's so embarrassing wearing a shirt that says 'marathon' when you did the half, or vice versa.
- Great big chunky solid metal finisher medal harking back to Pittsburgh's steeltown days. I thought our luggage might go over the weight limit from it.
3. Now I have to decide what my plan of attack is next. Another half - perhaps Baystate - to try and break two hours? I don't feel emotionally or physically ready to invest all my energy in a full marathon just yet. On the other hand, I want to keep chipping away at my marathon time...so perhaps Baystate. I've always done well in cool-weather races after training in heat.
Healdsburg? Here in October? It's where I first went sub-two hours and it's turning into a bit of a runner blogfest!! (i.e. me, Jen and one of my friends). You can stay with me.
ReplyDeleteAhh!! I wish I lived closer - flying cross-country to race is just not on the cards for me right now. I'm almost certainly doing Baystate, though.
DeleteOctober is a mixed bag in my neck of the woods, but anything is great after summer training!
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