I have just two words
P.R.
ok, more words. I knew I was biting off more than I should but after an easy shorter half and nice temps I decide to jump on the Galloway 3:30 group. They were fantastic, adjusting pace for near perfect splits and hills or stops. I hit the halfway with them at exactly 1:45. After that I noticed that I wasn’t right next to them anymore and they were slowly fading from view. Mid animal kingdom I lost them and went to self pacing keeping their 4:00/:30 intervals.
Cue the rain, for me it was a blessing and a curse. As I was soaked I was also tapping on the wall a little. Took off the wet shirt and enjoyed the refreshment as I started picking up speed and getting a second wind. Actually passed the pacers going the other way at BB only about 3 mins ahead of me.
Well that faded fast as the heavy wet feet were yelling at me around mile 21. My left sock dropped just enough to let the top of my shoe gnaw at my ankle like an angry beaver, and the pace slowed. The plus side being I had a fifteen minute cushion at the half and not much to go. Kept up what I was doing as best as possible and took 1:18 off my best
Thrilled with this MW
Congratulations to all this weekends runners!