Stillwater Marathon 2009 Photos

Here are some photos of from the race, enjoy.

Stillwater Marathon 2009-Results

The Stillwater marathon is officially done.  It was probably the toughest course I have ever ran, there were constant rolling hills and several significant ones that really made the course difficult.  That combined with the heat that was in the mid 60's towards the end of the race made for a challenging course to say the least.  

Results:

Overall Place:11th

Division Place: 4th

Sex Place: 11th

10K Split: 40:11

13.1 Mile Mark: 1:26:18

20 Mile Split: 2:15:24

Last 10k: 48:05

Gun Time 3:03:29

Chip Time: 3:03:28

Pace:7:00

I went out a little too fast I was shooting for a sub 2:50:00 time, but after about 5 miles I realized that was not going to happen.  I felt pretty good for most of the race just didn't have the extra get up and go needed to propel me up with the top runners.  All in all it was a great event and for the 1st annual race the staff and volunteers did a pretty good job.  The course was beautiful when I was not wincing in pain from running up hills.  We'll see if I'm back next year, it is definitely a challenging race.  Now its time for the ice tub.

 

Stillwater Marathon 2009

Tomorrow is the big day, marathon number 3 this year.  I have to say that I am a bit nervous for some reason.  This is the smallest marathon that I have ever ran and probably to least competitive field and I signed up very last minute.  Though, I feel that because this is a bit weaker of a field that I should ultimately do better.  

This is added pressure that I really haven't had during my marathon career.  Other than the Fargo marathon I have never had a real hard goal or expectation that I put on myself.  To make matters worse a friend of a friend that, is running the 12k, is the son of pretty much the organizer of the race and he said that I have a chance to win the thing, which has crossed my mind but I really don't like to put that kind of pressure on myself.

I have decided not to hold back and to give it my all, if that is enough to win than great, but if not I'm not going to worry too much about it.  I have purchased the Bob Marley Legends CD and have been playing "Three Little Birdie" (Dont' Worry) a lot lately.  Wish me luck I'll try to post results as fast as I can, especially if I do well.