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Riverton Half Marathon

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Sat, Mar 31, 2012

Race: Riverton Half Marathon (13.1 Miles) 01:24:34, Place overall: 6, Place in age division: 1

Easy Miles	Marathon Pace Miles	Threshold Miles	VO2 Max Miles	Trainer 1 Miles	Trainer 2 Miles	Racer Miles	Total Distance
2.50	0.00	13.10	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	15.60

Warmed up with Darren C for 2.5 miles. The race didnt start until 9:00 am and it was going to be a hot day. The wind kept on getting stronger and it was not going to be fun running along the trail. I started out in about 25th place and wanted to stay in a pack until the trail part was over because of the south wind. When I hit the trail I passed several people and figured that I was in the top 10 but I was all alone. Mile 7 was a killer and so was mile 9 and 11. The hills aren't long they are just short and steep. I passed one more guy at mile 9 and then could see 2 more guys but one had a 30 second lead and the other was 1:00 minute ahead. I tried keeping my legs and feet turning over and it felt good to have some wind at my back, but the sun was horrible. I was getting so hot and I had a bad side ache from mile 9 on. I tried 2 GU's today that I haven't tried before and I will never do that again! Goal was to finish under 1:25:00 and I did that, but I think that the wind cost me some time. But everybody was running in it so I have no room to complain!

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Comments

From Lily on Sun, Apr 01, 2012 at 14:52:54 from 67.199.178.210

Nice job Tyler. Running in wind is really hard. I know how it is. I think the powerful winds coming from the Canyon here in Spanish Fork make for stronger runners. We have a bit of advantage at times I swear. I think you did great! :)

From MichelleL on Sun, Apr 01, 2012 at 17:28:46 from 42.98.255.35

That's a great time, considering the hills and the wind. You keep improving! That is awesome. Bad news is now you need to plug in 1:23:30 (adjusting out the wind) into the running calculator for your training paces :/

From Dustin on Sun, Apr 01, 2012 at 17:34:36 from 209.33.192.10

Hey nice job on the race. I'm looking forward to Ogden Half to see what you can do.

From MCKENZIE on Sun, Apr 01, 2012 at 17:58:47 from 71.219.49.126

YAY! Great Job~ I knew you would have a good race

From TylerS on Sun, Apr 01, 2012 at 20:39:33 from 63.248.99.121

Lily I agree we do run in the wind a lot but it is never fun...thanks

Michelle I kind of thought that you might tell me to do that...kind of makes my stomach sick..but now you get to build me another month schedule...thanks

Dustin I am glad that you are running the half this year!

Thanks Mack..

From Teena Marie on Sun, Apr 01, 2012 at 21:50:25 from 174.27.199.63

YOU KILLED IT!! Seriously, nice job!!

From JamesH on Mon, Apr 02, 2012 at 11:02:07 from 205.126.32.108

Nice job! Your coming back strong.

From Chad Robinson on Tue, Apr 03, 2012 at 14:36:36 from 50.73.39.89

Nice job passing me at mile 9! You finished well. The wind was definately a treat.

From Clay on Tue, Apr 03, 2012 at 21:38:31 from 71.195.211.7

Great race Tyler! It sounds like the conditions were tough too, nice age division win dude! Keep at it kiddo!

From TylerS on Tue, Apr 03, 2012 at 21:40:48 from 63.248.99.121

Chad I was dead by mile 9, I was so sick of the wind and I just tried to keep the legs moving. I am impressed by the Croc running shoes! Good luck at Ogden!

Thanks Clay! That 35-39 division is tougher than the 30-34! I really have my work cut out for me!

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