I nailed pacing and fueling to grab a 1:37:07, my second-fastest half today :)
RACE: Grandview Half, Quarter Marathon and 5k August 6, 2023 TIME: 1:37:07 (7:25 pace, 48th of 485 runners, 43rd male, 22nd in AG) SUMMARY: A year ago a car hit me going 35 mph while I was out running. I never knew if I’d make it back! Today, I nailed my second-fastest half-marathon on a strong base of 960 miles in 1:37:07, aided by strong pacing and gel planning. Even with 65% humidity and 75’F temps, I ran my smartest race on a somewhat hilly course. Oh, and Vaporflies ARE the real deal… Woke up late, got to Grandview Yard, a complex of apartments, parking garages and cobblestone brick roads in Columbus at 6:20 a.m. Had to park in the farthest-away garage but was just glad to make it in 40 minutes before start. Used the bathroom (not many restrooms but people were fast), missed my group picture due to long lines, but was ok with it. My goal was originally 1:40, and then changed to 1:45 due to heat and humidity. After the anthem, the air horn went off and we started...