The run went exactly opposite of how I wanted it to go. Started out good- comfortable, no effort pace. Then I started to descend. For absolutely no reason. Negative split the half marathon probably by at least 2-3 minutes.
Took some Tylenol, had a 25 minute ferry-ride break, then started back up the West Side Highway. It was hot. I was sore. Was able to pick up the pace the last few miles, and am happy the run is done. But I really wish I had run it like I meant to.
And it was really hot, and I am REALLY sunburned. Yes, it is October.
Lesson 1- I think that I just cannot use the NYRR races as 'training' runs. Never am able to hold the slower, comfortable pace that I want to in that atmosphere.
Lesson 2- If the marathon is as hot as it was today, I need to run with my water bottle with Nuun. I was hurting today towards the end of the run, and a bottle of ice cold powerade really made a difference in the last 3-4 miles.
Lesson 3- Immodium is awesome (Thanks RR!). First long run in a WHILE with no bathroom stops.
Lesson 4- I have NO CLUE what to expect from this damn marathon.
Now, I have a date with Gossip Girl.
No, not to watch. They are shooting on my street. I am going to go be a teenage girl and take camera phone pictures :)
Ps- CONGRATS TO RR and Maggs on KONA yesterday!!! My friend Julia, in her first Ironman, rocked out a 10.53 and got 7th in her age group! Super star!
