I was in Sacramento yesterday to run the American Parkway Half Marathon. It was sunny, clear and the sun warmed the few thousand of us at the starting line. Those three conditions would be the bane of my race!! I hate the heat (unless I’m hoisting a margarita pool-side) and dislike running in the bright sunshine unless it’s 55 degrees. Which it was not. My race goal was steep, even by my standards, and I failed to reach it. I tried my best and yesterday, my best was 2:02.
The pros of this race were many; good pre-race set up, great technical tees and hats, lovely venue, nice crowd support and a good course.
The cons were few, but they were biggies; an unheard of late start (20 minutes late according to the Garmin), a bit of a jam through mile 2 or so as we ran on the narrow path, post-race snacks, water and refreshments were only accessible after standing in a long line.
I’m sure they’ll hear some feedback on some of these components of the race and expect these mishaps to be gone next year. Even with my disappointing time it was a fun event and I may do this one again.
Now go run!
Keli 🙂
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hey keli! wow, 2:02 is great! especially with your feet bugging you. i agree with your pros and cons. the late start was the worst for me since i got there about 6:40. so i think my fueling was off. i probably could have eaten something else since we started so late. and i am in the same boat with you when it comes to the heat. i prefer sunny and under 50! only wondering why i could run 13 miles in 1:52 when i ran with george biking but it took me five more minutes on race day? i guess could be lack of sleep for 2 days prior, the jam on the trail for the first few miles and the late start? AND i’m bummed we didn’t meet up! it was a good one though and i like the t-shirt. i thin my next will be the urban cow which is in october up this way. i think i need to work my way through all the half marathons that they have in sacramento!
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Thanks Sarah and great job back at YOU! You rocked it girlfriend!!!
Keli 🙂
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Hi Keli,
Wow, I know your goals were different, but that’s a great run! Good for you! Thanks for all of the inspiration!! Congratulations
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Hi Monica! Thanks for your comment, I appreciate it. I posted a link to the Memorial Day Race and thought of you. I hope your training for the 5K is going well! See you on Friday for tea 🙂
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