Tony Malinauskas ran the Self Speed Trial 10k and finished with a time of 56:47.
Originally planned to do a 10K trail race today, but gusty winds up to 20mph would have been dangerous running in the woods, so I opted for a speed trial on a track. I wanted to redeem myself for bad results during Thanksgiving 10K a few weeks ago; I attributed my 4-minute slower than usual time to having done an obstacle race 4 days before, but today’s result was even worse. I’m hoping I can attribute it to the strong winds.
Reg Jigins ran the Melbourne Marathon with a finishing time of 4:11:00.
Down my time from my last marathon 2 years ago by almost 10 minutes, although still not PB.. I had a good first 21 Km, but couldn’t keep the pace, maybe it was the temperature which wasn’t that bad, but hotter than during my training time (this race was suppose to happen 2 months ago) or maybe I went too hard at the beginning, or maybe is just the age 😀..But so happy I made it, I really struggled at the end. A beautiful race as always in one of the greatest cities in the world, and so happy to get back to it after last year cancellations! Thanks runner connect for the training support!
Laura Mccary ran the Kiawah Marathon and finished in a time of 3:41:00, which was a PR!
Completed first marathon. Goal was to break 3:30 and was on track/felt good for the first 10 miles, but was tough mentally to get through such a long race. Was also pretty warm and humid – 70 degrees. Calves were about to cramp for the last 5k – felt like a charley horse was about to happen but luckily was able to get through it! I’m not used to fueling for long races so learned a lot through the experience.
John Collins ran the Melbourne Marathon and finished this race in the time of 3:08:37. This was a massive personal record by 20 minutes!
Started off slow due to lots of runners, first 2K my slowest for the day. Slowly picked up the pace and even managed a 90min 1/2 marathon through the middle k’s. Started feeling it around the 35K mark and last few K’s time dropped of a little. Negative split by 5 seconds feels like I got the pacing pretty right. Very happy runner finished in a 20 minute PR.
Sharon Mosley ran the St. Jude’s Marathon and completed this race event in the time of 6:03:00.
I know better than to start too fast, but I did not realize I was going so fast until it was too late. The race started with the half marathon and 10K runners for the first 9 miles, so it was an all-around bad start for me. At around mile 14, I started to feel it and it was all bad from there. At mile 18, we entered a park with minimal crowds and rolling hills where we were to do 2 lonely loops of the park. During the downhills in the park, my calves started to cramp really badly. By the time I got out of the park and proceeded to mile 21/22, I was doing a walk/shuffle/march, a crawl probably would have been faster. LOL I honestly would have dropped out, but there were not a lot of people around and it was my first time in Memphis, so I had no idea where I was, so I just followed the course and the few people in front of me. Also, I had fundraised for St. Jude for this race, so I felt obligated to cross the finish line for the kids of St. Jude and for my supporters. Overall, I think I would have had a better race if I had started at the paces I had planned and not rushed through the start line. This was my 10 marathon, so definitely a rookie mistake, but I got the medal and I plan to sign up for another marathon for 2023 or 2024. Thank you Runners Connect for a great training cycle! I felt prepared going in, I just need to work on my execution. :sweat_smile: :innocent: 😉 :blush:
Sarah Leonard ran the Honolulu Marathon and finished with a time of 4:48:00.
I just ran New York City marathon and was able to run this marathon a little over a month.
Shane Tomlinson ran the Melbourne Marathon with a finishing time of 3:26:32. This was a personal record by 6 minutes!
This was a PB by around 6 mins. I’ve been marathon training since early 2017, and my goal during most of this time was to achieve a sub 3:30. It’s great to get there finally, and achieving this in my hometown added extra satisfaction. That aside, the last two years have been pretty tough, as this is only the second Marathon race I’ve been able to compete in since the NYC Marathon in 2019. To train so much without a race has been a challenge. On to the next one now.
Boaz Gazit ran the Tiberias Marathon and finished this race event in the time of 3:46:00.
Chekhov’s gun – an injury that appeared 3 weeks before the race has surfaced during the race. The first half worked as planned, turning back at 1:37 with the 3:15 pacer. At the 25th km started to fill pains in the core muscles – stomach and back pains. At the 30th km could not pull more and slowed down to jog/walk. Adding warm weather and eastern gusts of 30km/h, it made this one as far from optimized race. Now time to rest, take care and plan for the next race. Probably an half marathon
Kevin Dollard ran the USATF Masters Club XC 8K National Championships and finished in 34:40.
Race times were about one minute slow based on heat and 100% humidity. Very happy with my race based on that and having finished third in the 65 to 69 age group nationally.
Carl Kylen ran the Rehoboth Seashore Marathon and finished with a time of 4:01:28.
This was my first marathon. 62 years old. This was an incredible day despite the disappointing finish. Weather was perfect and the crowd was electric. I was concentrating on my training and thought I had all my bases covered. The one item out of all the variables which needed to be accounted for proved to be my undoing. On all of my long runs I used a camel back for my hydration. Race morning I ditched the backback to save on weight and thought I would rely on the course hydration stations which were numerous. I was running great, it felt easy and the miles were flying by. I had started with the 4:00 pace group and it seemed effortless gradually working my way through the pack and at mile 15 caught up to the 3:50 group. What I had not realized because of my excitement and being caught up in the race I had not yet taken a sip of water. Soon my thirst developed and my technique for using these simple water stations was lacking. At about mile 19 my error was obvious and it was impossible to even hold the cups do to my trembling hands. I kept at it though determined to not let my self down or all of my friends and family waiting at the finish. At mile 22.5 I hit the wall. Legs were like concrete, body trembling. I decided to try and walk some hoping for a change I was in a section of the course where it was just me, no spectators no support. The pain was excruciating but I was able to manage a very very slow pace. I was so happy to see the crowds begin to develop and new I was close to the finish.
I was overjoyed to see the finish come into view and tried to focus on seeing some friendly faces but everything was a blurr. I finished. My wife was there to hug me. She could tell I was in trouble and helped me to the medical aid station were the emergency providers attended to my situation. 1.5 hours later after many bags of IV solution I was on my way home with a tremendous sense of pride and satisfaction that I had done it. Friends and family asked “ Your not gonna do this again are you?” I replied without hesitation hell yes! It was the best experience I have ever had and cant wait for the next one.
I learned so much, trusted my great training from runners connect, the same training which made my mind and body so damn strong. I cant thank you enough. I am truly a different person and again cant wait for the next one. Something I think only a marathoner can understand.
