Monthly Archives: October 2014

RAY ….COLUMBUS 1/2

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Columbus 1/2 – October 19:

1:24:11, 93rd overall (out of 10,411). 5th in my age group. Overall, we had optimum race conditions, and with a new course, some challenges I had not experienced in the first couple of miles of previous Columbus Half/Full marathons. I went out a little aggressively given the elevation climb in the first 2.5 miles, and paid for that a bit later, with a relatively slower paces for mile 8, 11, and 12 (7-15 seconds off goal pace). On the plus side, the new course did take us past Nationwide Children’s Hospital, which was an added bonus. It was a lifetime PR age-graded (now I AM starting to sound old!), but not for the “raw time”. Close but no PR!

ANGELA…….WALSH 5K

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It was a very small run for the their homecoming weekend festivities. Mostly students, a few alumni and myself (my friend works in financial aid there and invited me to tag along). It was just stop watch timed, but they had someone measure it for distance. I had a good run. Nice to do one so small and not have to weave around people the whole time. New PR for me 28:49 (but again just stop watch timed).

Paul Lenz….. Columbus Marathon

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Paul Lenz
Columbus Marathon
3:15:09
374/5,443 OA
29/348 in AG
10/19/14
It was a great day for a marathon, and our capital city really knows how to do it well! Perfect race conditions with a temp in the low 40’s at the start reaching mid 50 at the finish, little to know wind, and bright blue skies. A small change on the course this year was a new start and finish area that added a less crowded, more runner and spectator friendly area at North Bank Park. I was glad that the traditional (past 5 yrs now) starting song, Thunderstruck by AC/DC, right before the gun followed by Bruce Springstein, Born to Run plus the fireworks remained unchanged. This really helps you forget about what you are soon to tackle and gets you going off strong! The rest of the course remains unchanged with usual trips through Bexley, German Village, Short North, up through the OSU campus and “The Shoe” between miles 16-17 before climbing gradually to Upper Arlington (20Mi). A greatly appreciated and needed net down hill final 10K back into the city through the Arena District to the finish line completes your day.
If you are looking for your first marathon, a BQ time, or a fun 13.1, put this race on your calendar for next year. I do not think you will be disappointed. Now for some rest time, cross training, and thoughts about next year’s goals and races.

ANGELA…NIAGARA FALLS, HALF

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Ran my first 1/2 at the Mighty Niagara in Niagara Falls NY on Saturday. Wanted to finish in less than 2:30, but the 15-20 mph winds had other plans. First 9 miles weren’t bad, but at mile 9 our direction changed and we headed into the wind. Started cramping up at mile 10.5 and had to keep stopping to walk out the cramps. I ended up finishing in 2:34:40. Happy to have finished it and now the bar is set for the next one.