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2007 - AT&T Marathon - Half - Austin, TX February 18 2007 AT&T Half Marathon - Feb. 18, 2007 This morning, as it was three weeks ago at the 3M Half Marathon, was in
the upper 30's for the start of the race. I was determined not to make the same
mistakes twice, so I was sure to leave the house earlier this time. We headed
out by about 5:20am so we could get there in plenty of time to park, go to
the bathroom, and eat my carboom before the race. The 3M Half was a solid
race, and a PR (personal record) for me in that distance. However, I knew I
could have worked harder. We got to the race site on Congress Avenue about
6am, and I warmed up (as much as I could on this frigid day) near the site
and was ready for a great day of racing!! Several people told me to prepare
myself to go about 3 to 4 minutes slower on this hilly course. I did NOT listen
to that, and just kept the possibility open to have a FASTER race than the
3M half (which is mostly downhill). After the start it took a while to get out
of the crowd and really start cruising. My first two miles were under 7:00/mi
pace, but I was not worried! I just kept saying to myself "Forget Conservative!"
I was going to run a smart race, but push the pace more that I had ever
done for 13.1 miles. At about mile 2 I saw my friend Lisa Preeg. I knew
she was a faster runner, but I really tried to stay with her. We ran together
for the rest of the race and pulled each other along - it was so great to
have her there. We ran in silence until about a 1/2 mile left. Then we
checked in with each other, and both just hammered it home. She was able
to pull ahead of me at the end, but I can honestly say I gave it EVERYTHING!
A breakthrough effort, and the time showed. Almost under a 7:00/mile pace!
WOW! A great day!
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