PAUL L……..

Rough race for me in Erie.  On pace thru first half at sub 1:35 but never got in comfortable pace with heart rate jumping up early.  Started to have issues at 16-20 mi and finished in 3:26, 1 min off BQ cut.  As far as race goes, scenic and flat 2 loop marathon on Presque Isle.  Had about 3,000 runners between full and half.  Abundant fluid stops every mile, but low key, monotonous type race with little to no fanfare making it a bigger challenge.  Often wondered about flat courses but now believe some rolling hills are better for me.  Looking at possibly ending fall with another marathon before letting go of the 18 wks of Daniels marathon training and going into winter mode.  Some cross training with swimming and cycling over the next 1-2 weeks will help me make the decision.

RAY F. …….

4TH AGE GROUP, TIME OF 3:10:29