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JAF, Nangarhar
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75F / 24C
Sunny
Total Time = 1h 55m 11s
Overall Rank = 10/35
Age Group =
Age Group Rank = 0/
Pre-race routine:

Nothing unusual. Had a banana and a bowl of yogurt about an hour before the race. Diluted some "Gatorade" with wtaer to make it more palatable for the run. Mixed up 3 bottles for the 3 laps around the FOB.
Event warmup:

NONE
Run
  • 1h 55m 11s
  • 13.05 miles
  • 08m 50s  min/mile
Comments:

Started a little too fast, but settled into a nice pace. Goal was under 2hrs, so tried to stay about a 9:10 PPM. Mile 8 had to stop for a quick break and did not walk until mile 12 when the guys I was running with need to stop.

Keep trying to keep pace and keep moving in the right direction. Felt good overall.
Post race
Warm down:

A little walking around and a protein shake before bed.

What limited your ability to perform faster:

Training, only had about 3 weeks into the training. Was a little tired from being up all night, but otherwise a good run.


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Last updated: 2014-04-03 12:00 AM
Running
01:55:11 | 13.05 miles | 08m 50s  min/mile
Age Group: 0/
Overall: 0/35
Performance: Good
Mile 1: 8:12 Mile 2: 8:25 Mile 3: 8:32 Mile 4: 8:31 Mile 5: 8:31 Mile 6: 8:43 Mile 7: 8:32 Mile 8: 9:05 Mile 9: 8:51 Mile 10: 8:47 Mile 11: 9:35 Mile 12: 10:10 Mile 13: 8:50 Last Portion: 0:24 (8:09 PPM)
Course: Course was an out and back followed by 3.5 mile loops around the FOB. Pretty much a flat course with only 1 uphill of about 20 feet over 1/8 mile, everything else is gravel. Course is largely paved with some areas of potholes and substantial gravel. 2 water points where establighed with multiple locations for breaks if needed.
Keeping cool Good Drinking Just right
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Average
Mental exertion [1-5] 3
Physical exertion [1-5] 4
Good race? Yes
Evaluation
Course challenge Just right
Organized? Yes
Events on-time? Yes
Lots of volunteers?
Plenty of drinks? Yes
Post race activities:
Race evaluation [1-5]

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2014-04-27 1:25 PM
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Subject: RE: Country Music Half Marathon

You made under your goal even though you stopped to walk.  And even then, you stopped not because you needed to, but because your racing buddies needed to.  You did a great job!

2014-04-28 6:30 AM
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Nice job, congrats on being under your goal. It is nice to see such a good sized group!

2014-04-28 10:25 AM
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Pennsylvania
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Love your Team RWB kit, very sharp!  Congrats on hitting your goal time, especially on so little sleep and limited training.  Keep up the good work, Jonathan!

2014-04-28 10:27 AM
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Wow, great work Jonathan.  Even more amazing considering you did it after a 12 hour shift!!  Love the pic with the guy yawning in the background! 

2014-04-28 12:16 PM
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Fantastic race!  

You hit your goal time even with stopping to walk with some of your teammates, HUGE CONGRATS!!   



2014-04-28 5:25 PM
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Great race and yay for hitting your goal!

2014-04-29 1:12 PM
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Nice job hitting your goal! I'm not sure I'd do well with 3.5 mile laps

2014-05-03 8:59 AM
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Everything about this is so cool--including start pic with guy behind you yawning CONGRATULATIONS Desert Rose!

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