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Akron Half 2016

September 24, 2016 (Morning)

Exercise Type: Run

Weather: Cloudy & Slight Humidity; 60s

Comments:
2016 Akron Half was this morning. I was looking to finish top 15 and average 5:40 - 5:46 per mile. Confident in my training coming in but was unsure if I can sustain that pace in a race.

Great morning weather wise....the gun went off and I aimed to go out relaxed. Maybe around 5:50 for the first mile. Came through a bit under that feeling good, and then focused on shifting into my goal pace. When I came through 2 and 3 I had actually slowed a bit.

So, I sped up, which did not feel 100% comfortable but I just went with it and held. I started to settle into it though and when I came through the 10K I was closer to pace, and then the next lock I saw, I was on. At this point, I was running with Job which helped a lot, and was with him through 11. Smooth from downtown sections to 11. Miserably failed at a water stop here...next time, mix goo with water and leave at a table..

At 11 I pulled ahead of Job who was doing the full. Here I started to really focus on reeling in those in front of me. I did get a couple and was really happy with my racing during this section.

As we turned back through downtown for the final stretch, I did not have anyone within a reasonable distance in front of me. This is the only section of the race where I was disappointed with my mental state, and I think I could have pushed harder coming in...but my finish was ok and I when I saw the 1:13:58 and 8th place, I was extremely pleased. Also, I was second place in my age group.

So, very happy with this race. I think my increase in training came through and paid off. Still room to grow here, but this training was much more comprehensive.

Moving ahead, Columbus would be a nice extension to training for Akron, and trying goo with water could be promising.

Awesome day, awesome race. Very happy with this.