Staten Island Half Marathon- 1:30:26 / 6:54

Final Time: 1:30:26 (PR)
Pace: 6:54
Rank: 169/3259
Age Grade: 65.4%

On cloud-9...for a good reason, I really wanted to PR on this race. Who would've thought that the elusive sub 7 for a half marathon finally happened in Staten Island?! I decided to run hard because I felt pretty strong during the weekly runs with K. I was a nervous wreck coming into the race w/ wongster because I was just afraid that my body did not get enough rest since I didn't get home till 2am after the National concert. Fortunately my nerves dissipated after jokin' & chattin' up with nate, baldy and southerndawg (whom we found out will be another one of our concert buddies) With drinks at Underground, Sweetwater and Music hall I knew I was going to pay a heavy price for the next day.


Basically for the race, my plan was to keep my pace around sub 7s for as long as possible...and that's what I did (except for Mile 8 (with that stupid hill) and 10 & 11). In addition, I knew if I could pass K for the first few miles I should be in good shape for a PR. Unfortunately K passed me on mile 6...that bastard! :)

This race has changed my thoughts on Staten Island....the crowd support were amazing! Compared to all the halves and despite the PR, this is my favorite half marathon. The remaining .1 mile to the end of the finish line was definitely very special. I totally dig it! ;)


After the race, we put on another 3-4 miles to add it as our long run. Furthermore,I finally completed the Grand Prix series...now where's my badge and t-shirt?

Cheers,
Moz

The National @ Williamsburg Music Hall 10/12-10/13

Williamsburg Music Hall is definitely one of the better venues I've been to. Call me insane but I was on some sort of high watching the National three straight nights. Considering the fact that is my favorite band, heck, three nites of the National....that's normal! I was glad they played City Middle on 10/12 and 90 Mile Water Wall on 10/13. Of course, Mr. November always rocked the house...

10/12 Setlist:
Brainy
Secret Meeting
Mistaken For Strangers
Baby, We'll Be Fine
Slow Show
Squalor Victoria
Murder Me Rachel
City Middle
Ada
Racing Like A Pro
Apartment Story
Daughters Of The Soho Riots
Fake Empire
Abel
About Today
Start A War
Cold Girl Fever
Green Gloves
Mr. November

10/13 Setlist:
Santa Clara
Slow Show
Brainy
Mistaken for Strangers
Squalor Victoria
Start a War
Abel
90 Mile Water Wall
Ada
Racing Like a Pro
Looking for Astronauts
All the Wine
Apartment Story
Daughters of the Soho Riots
Mr. November
Green Gloves
Secret Meeting
Fake Empire


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Cheers,
Moz