I last ran in this event in 2015. I set a (then) PR that day, and knew what to expect...a flat bring course on the trinity trails.
I had been scheduled to race in Bronda's Du this day, but, was unsure as to whether tor not my bike would be ready in time. Tri Dallas was kind enough to allow me to defer my entry, so, FW Marathon it is.
I entered this race incredibly out of shape, as my fitness level had been in decline since summer. That, coupled with my off-season mindset, led me to keep my expectations low.
Rich would be waling in his 1st 13.1 ever, and, if nothing else, I was excited to be there to support him.
I connected with a few friends before the race...
When the horn sounded, we were off. My default pace for 13.1's has been about 9:30. Early on, I realized I would be slower than that, as my legs felt heavy, and, I was feeling a few aches and pains.
I was averaging between 10:05 and 10:40 for the first 7 miles, and, other than a quick pee stop, was fairly consistent. Then, the wheels fell off. My walks thru water stops got longer and longer. Miles 9-12 were painfully slow with lots of walking. About that time, I ran into Glenn, who was out for a training run. He insisted that he run me in. We ran and chatted, and, honestly, it was just what I needed, as I got back to a mid 10's pace.
Hard to feel good about this one, but, done. I cheered Rich in, and hung with friends for a bit afterwards.
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