Humboldt Redwoods Marathon.
Splits: 8:07, 15:24, 7:32, 7:49, 7:24, 8:10, 7:35, 7:49, 7:48, 8:07, 7:58, 8:14, 16:52 (into the wind), 7:56, 8:42, 8:35, 8:53, 10:48 (???), 16:42, 8:50, 9:03, 16:26. 1/2=1:42:47. 5/10/15/20=38:52, 38:47, 41:10, 44:56.
| Date | S | Dist. | Time | Pace | Route/Workout | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/15/95 | R | 26.2M | 3:34:47 | 8:12 | Humboldt Redwoods Marathon. | First serious marathon, had an excellent race if slightly over 3:25 target. Concentrated on steady pace for first half, running hard and passing people the second half. Carrying water, eating 1 GU/30 min. 153/444 overall, 138/328 male, 22/59 M45-49. |
| 10/15/95 | R | Humboldt Redwoods Marathon. Start at Dyerville bridge, south 6.5M to Myers Flat on Avenue of the Giants, turnaround back to bridge, west 6.5M past Rockefeller Grove, turnaround. First half flat, second moderatly hilly. | Splits: 8:07, 15:24, 7:32, 7:49, 7:24, 8:10, 7:35, 7:49, 7:48, 8:07, 7:58, 8:14, 16:52 (into the wind), 7:56, 8:42, 8:35, 8:53, 10:48 (???), 16:42, 8:50, 9:03, 16:26. 1/2=1:42:47. 5/10/15/20=38:52, 38:47, 41:10, 44:56. | |||
| 11/05/95 | R | 10K | 45:55 | 7:23 | Trailblazer 10K, Friends of Stevens Creek Trail race through Shoreline Park (all paved trail) | Aimed for anticipated marathon pace but went way faster; couldn't hold back. Amazing considering yesterday's workout. Splits: 7:08, 7:19, 7:24, 7:33, 7:31, 7:30, 1:30. Perfect temps. 72nd overall, 16th 45-49. |
| 12/03/95 | R | 26.2M | 3:25:23 | 7:50 | California International Marathon, from Auburn to Sacramento. | Qualified for Boston! Full report. Splits: 7:51, 7:19, 7:12, 7:23, 7:24, 7:29, 7:30, 7:40, 7:50, 7:32, 7:39, 7:48, 15:25, 7:50, 7:42, 7:39, 7:57, 7:48, 8:03, 8:18, 8:30, 8:31, 8:39, 8:26, 8:08, 1:46. 5/10/15/20/25: 37:08, 38:02, 38:44, 39:09, 42:26. |