:: UPDATED with HR and split info ::
1:11:38 (5.25 pace) - HR Avg 166 - Max HR 173
Recorded distance was 13.23 miles, so the splits indicate the pace according to GPS (i.e. splits are faster than official time).
5:27.9(160) | Slightly uphill. 100 calorie drink @ start.
5:22.3(166) | Rolling hills
5:30.8(165) | Flat, heavy rain, into some wind
5:24.2(165) | More flat. 100 calorie drink.
5:27.0(166) | Slight rolling hills. Took/shared lead.
5:21.0(168) | Pressing/surging on hills.
5:21.2(169) | Long uphill at 10K. Rolling hills.
5:25.0(169) | 100 calorie drink. Dropped 3rd place.
5:23.1(167) | More surging. Flat. Patience.
5:28.0(167) | Patience. Slight rolling hills.
5:31.0(168) | Strong surge at 10.3 on uphill.
5:26.2(168) | Wet, muddy road for 1/2 mile. <10 sec lead.
5:21.5(170) | Hard into the last mile. Mostly flat.
1:09.0(171) | .23mi into the finish ~5:10 pace
Now that was fun! No time for a full race report...just out of the car from a long drive, kids to tickle, etc., but I will say that it was definitely a race versus a time trial, which is a nice change. I think there were three of us together through about seven miles, with fellow UND alum Richie not too far behind in fourth after a conservative start. The first half of the race was series of surges and pace checks, which made me edgy. Those guys seemed comfortable. Fortunately I was, too.
Between eight and ten, I threw in a couple of decent surges, but reminded myself to relax until at least ten. Then, just past ten miles, I threw in a solid surge for about 90 seconds and made the break last to the end. I wouldn't say I was comfortable with the win until about 200m to go. The last time I saw 2nd place, at 12 miles, he was only ten seconds back. One of the consequences of never looking back is that you don't know what the hell is going on back there! But, it caused me to run a bit scared, which is always good for time.
Anyway, it was a really good race, it rained the whole time (which worked out well, as usual), and I met some cool people today, including Frank Shorter. Great day! Sorry it took a while to get something posted...I know how the blogosphere likes its updates! More later.
Run Two | Weather | Supplemental | Nutrition | Sleep | Injury
13 comments:
Congratulations Eric!! Sounds like you really earned this win, and it must feel quite sweet to have put in the work and gotten the spoils.
Couldn't have happened to a more deserving guy. Enjoy your weekend.
Nice that it was a true race with surges and jockeying. Congratulations!
Great race!! I am sure all of the hard work left you with enough in reserve to make the break. Based on your posted times it looks like a PR!
That's a nice looking number. A good one for your Stats and PRs list. Congrats on the win.
Congratulations!
A huge congratulations to you Eric for a race well run. Not much to add what others have already said, but I must echo Mike in saying that it is a well earned win to a most deserving athlete.
Congrats! Great to see the overall placing and race time reflect the hard work put in.
Wow!! Nice work Eric. It's great to see hard, smart training pay off. Hope you enjoy your win...
Nice! Congrats.
The blogoshpere likes its updates, but it even more likes to hear things like that. Congratulations! A hard-fought win is special indeed.
Nice job!!! Congratulations!! That is so awesome!!!
Great to meet Frank Shorter too!
Fantastic race! Wowzers that is so fast.
Great job with the win! Sounds like you made all the right moves during the race...and running scared is always motivating.
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