As of Sunday April 3rd, there is significant snow on the ground in the 2nd mile. We anticipate an out-and-back the first 2 miles on Colchester Point Rd in order to keep your footing safe. Final decision will be communicated to you on race day.
Truthfully I think it is going to be fine. We have had lots and lots of rain since this came plus some warmer temps.
I need to start thinking about my goals. This will be my 15th half, 2nd of this year. I have another one scheduled for May 1 and it looks like I will be able to register for the VCM two person relay later tomorrow! More to come!
My previous times range from:
2:00:55 at the Big Lake Half in 2008
2:12:10 All Women and One Lucky Guy in 2010.
Can you imagine MOVING a race away from
this setting?
All the stars were aligned for me at the Big Lake Half. It was a very hilly course. I had a great time at it though and talked Emily into going to it with me the next year. It had a different sponsor? Race director? Something......and it was nothing special. I have not been back although I might at some point.
Last year I had not been running when I ran the All Women and One Lucky Guy because it was not long after I had had surgery. I did check with the doctor and started running as soon as I could but I did not have a lot of stamina. It was a GREAT race which has now been moved to Mass. much to my dismay. I didn't do it last year because of my stupid heel but I was going this year. Also in regards to the surgery I changed the date of my surgery (again with my doctor's permission) because I was about to go visit Emily for my first visit to see her in DC. I did not want my visit there to be one where I couldn't run, couldn't lift anything, really couldn't walk far. Just didn't seem like a recipe for fun. Has anyone else rearranged surgery around running?
So now I guess I better get to my goals.
AA. My AA goal will continue to be to run pain free and have a good time at this race. I also want T to have a good time and want to run more longer races with me. (Even though she will beat me and move me down on the AG placement.)
A. I want to run faster than 2:04.
B. I have been training for a 9:30 pace which is about 2:04:54.
C. I want to run faster than my first half of this year which was 2:07:32.
21 comments:
I bet you've got a 2:03 in you for sure! I'm so jealous of your times. I am just hoping to break 2:45 at my next half marathon. If I ever come close to 2 hours, I think I might just die on the spot!
Good luck!!!! Can't wait to read all about it!
You've got this ajh!! Good luck and have a blast with T!
Good luck! and WOW that one picture is breathtaking! It would be so awesome to run a race in that setting.
2:03 is in the bag. I'm going to Vegas and gonna bet my life savings on it.
2:03 - Just picture snakes chasing you the last 2 miles - that will get it done!!! :-)
I definitely think you'll get your A goal! Good luck!
I was in Vermont in 2006. My parents and I stayed in Burlington, and we toured the Vermont Teddy Bear Factory and the Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream Factory. We also found a great little restaurant called The Alchemist in Waterbury. I loved their beer, and their burger was the best I've ever had. So much fun!
Those look like some good goals! Hope it goes well tomorrow and that you and T have a great time - I'll be looking forward to reading about it!
You are going to do this! Good luck and have fun on Saturday!
Good luck! I hope to be back to half marathon distance soon - but not as fast as you yet!
Hope you have an AA & A race! woot! and NO I cannot imagine moving a race from that setting!
HAVE A SUPER DUPER GREAT RACE!!!!
Have a great race! I am sure you will be fabulous!
Hope you rock it out tomorrow! Rooting for you:)
Best of luck with your goals, especially the "AA". Have fun!!
good luck and have fun!
Have a great time!
I look forward to reading your report!
Good luck but most of all have lots of fun.
Good luck - I hope you make your AA goal and take more photos of the beautiful scenery!
Good luck! You will have a great time :)
If you have been training for a 9:30 pace you will finish faster, I bet in 02:01:30, trust me!
Enjoy the race and take some pictures for us.
Have a good week end.
I think being pain free and having fun are often far underrated!! :) good luck this morning!!
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