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Reston, Virginia
United States
38F / 3C
Sunny
Total Time = 3h 47m 50s
Overall Rank = 41/140
Age Group = M 45 - 49
Age Group Rank = 2/14
Run
  • 3h 47m 50s
  • 26.2 miles
  • 08m 42s  min/mile
Comments:

Ended up being perfect weather, it was a tough day being the second marathon this weekend.
Post race
Event comments:

This was an outstanding small race, a real hidden gem.




Last updated: 2015-11-04 12:00 AM
Running
03:47:50 | 26.2 miles | 08m 42s  min/mile
Age Group: 2/14
Overall: 41/140
Performance: Good
Course: Two loop course with about a 50/50 mix of road and bike path through the woods. Nice scenic course in the wooded areas.
Keeping cool Good Drinking Just right
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Good
Mental exertion [1-5] 5
Physical exertion [1-5] 5
Good race? Yes
Evaluation
Course challenge Just right
Organized? Yes
Events on-time? Yes
Lots of volunteers? Yes
Plenty of drinks? Yes
Post race activities: Good
Race evaluation [1-5] 4

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Congrats! Talk about a hidden gem...I had no idea this race even existed. Chilly morning, huh?
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