Unofficial finish time – 2:51:27
Not quite a PR, but I’m happy. I was on track for a sub-2:51:00 until about mile 20, but then it got tough. The strong headwind didn’t help, but fighting slight fatigue in my legs was also a factor.
Not one runner passed me after about mile 7 and I must have picked off at least 20 in the second half of the race.
More to follow later, but for now it’s time for a long soak in the bath….
Thanks everyone for your support – really appreciate it!
Great race Steve! You mowed down a pile of runners in the 2nd 1/2 (looking at the splits) so your even steady pace worked well for you. Enjoy the recovery.
Steve
Congrats on a great race!! I know you didn’t get that sub 2:50, but I have a feeling that the Running Gods wanted to postpone the INEVITABLE for at least one more race.
Can’t wait to read your race report… in the meantime drink a couple cold ones as you definitely deserve them.
Cheers for the comments. I was right on pace at the half, a little fast at 20, and then it got tough – headwind and fatigue were the main factors.
I must say I’m happy with the number of runners I passed from mile 7 onwards, and you’re right Bill, there will definitely be another one!
Cold ones will be consumed after a well deserved nap.
Thanks for checking in….
–Steve
Hey Steve,
Great run! I’m sorry that you didn’t run the sub 2:50 but you were so close! My wife was with Coach Bernard, and said that she saw you at the finish… We have a welsh terrier, and I thought you’d get a kick out of that. I’m sorry I missed you. After mile 20 it definitely got hot and windy. Congratulations on an awesome marathon!
Congratulations Steve on an outstanding marathon. From the preliminary results: 17th overall, 1st Masters, 1st AG!
Way to go Steve!
Charlie
Hey Billy,
Great dog! My wife had already spotted him/her and then we saw Coach Bernard waiting with your wife and the dog. What’s his/her name?
Congrats on your 3:04:59 – it did get tough after mile 20 didn’t it? That headwind was a huge drain on my energy reserves..
Coach Bernard mentioned “Billy” when we were talking to him; now I know he was talking about! Small world eh?
Enjoy the recovery and congrats once again!
–Steve
Thanks Charlie! I’m happy. Actually, the more I look at the results the happier I get.
Looks to me like there are a bunch of finisher’s times missing though – no-one between 2:28 and 2:42 sounds a bit fishy. We’ll see later I guess.
Ally and I were talking about your excellent race last year and wondered how your recovery is going? I hope you’re still making progress and able to exercise regularly.
Appreciate the comment,
–Steve
Hey Steve,
Definitely a small world, to make it smaller, I saw that guy that won the Suffolk 5k last spring around mile 7.
The dog’s name is Jefferson (Lauren and I met at UVa) and he loves going to races. He’s worn out now from a very exciting day.
The run was a pr, so I’m excited, but looking forward to no long runs for a while. Enjoy the recovery as well, and hope to see you around!
Great race Steve. You did awesome. It was a tough race with the wind and heat. I think Shamrock is calling for the PR. Great local race with local friends/fans. I’ll be there cheering for you and Walt. Ice those legs have a couple of cold ones. You deserve it. See you soon.
Well done today, another awesome race as always………I know you didnt get your time you wanted but like always you gave it 110%………..so proud of you……….love you !!!
Ally
Hi, Steve.
This is great, You did a good job. 17th place overall is even more impressive. I wish you a quick recovery.
Hi Steve,
Wow, what a finish! Congrats!
“Not one runner passed me after about mile 7 and I must have picked off at least 20 in the second half of the race.” –> That part alone is impressive!
So I guess the next obvious step is to go for turning your old PR into a pile of rubble at the Shamrock, eh? 😎
Well, enjoy savoring your most recent success!
Cheers,
-C