NYC Half Marathon - 1:36:43 / 7:22

Final Time: 1:36:43
Pace: 7:22
5K Split: 22:04
10K Split: 44:34
15K Split: 1:07:19
20K Split: 1:31:56
Rank: 862/9920
Age Grade: 61.2%


If there was one race I really wanted to perform well on, the NYC Half would be the one. Certainly today was not my day and it was not a great time. As a serious head-case, mentally- I just didn't have it. For a flat course and perfect weather conditions, I was expecting a better result. I didn't have the drive like last year's half or my legs didn't have the kick or the energy after mile 8 and so on. Maybe I should not have scheduled back to back half marathons. I mean, I've done it last year with the Queens and Long Island so I figured it should not be a problem. Another thing to think about is to get my arse back into the Speed sessions. Also, like what I usually do on other races, I didn't play the game of picking and passing the runner in front of me or pacing with a target runner. I guess I will have to take some time to evaluate the inconsistencies on my race results and most importantly, what I need to do better. Truth be told, I completely fell apart on this race, however I think these are things I have to experience to get myself back on track - hopefully get myself together for the NYC Marathon.


I also noticed DK (TRD) stopping for bit on mile 6 and Mugno (TRD) not listed on the team results; I really hope both of them are Ok.

Next week is dreadful...The long training run. Should I do it?


Cheers,
Moz