It was a super HOT race today - I think the temps started out in the 80's and it was humid. I really didn't have a time-goal in mind for this race. I had a tough week of Ironman Training ( 15 hours total of various swim, bike, run activities) - I didn't taper at all for this half-marathon which included a 30 mile bike with my sis-in-law to the Chicago Botanical Gardens yesterday. So fun! I knew it was going to be hot - I tried Nuun for my hydration this time and also water. I ate my usual blueberries at mile 9, it was so hot and I really wasn't hungry but knew I needed to eat. I had an oatmeal/greek yogurt/blueberry wrap for breakfast. I know it's not a true test of what my Ironman will be like for nutrition, etc - but I was pleased with how things went today especially in the heat. my legs felt good the entire race and i felt like i was doing better with my overall form - especially my swinging arm.
Unofficial (Garmin) time - 1:38.32. I think there was something wrong with my timing chip - ugh! because I couldn't find my results online. Based on my interpretations with my Garmin time i finished 7/575 in my age group and 49/3447 runners.
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Awesome! You were cooking it out there! So great we could meet up!
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