Was really looking for a sub-3 this year and didn't quite get it - that is really about the only story for this race. Made it to halfway in 1:31:33 which is right where I wanted to be to pull a negative split. I even took the 12th mile quite easy since I knew I was going to be at the half in good time. I kept it easy until after the photographers take your picture after the 14 mile mark. I turned it up right after there and had about a 6:43 mile. Had another strong 16th mile and then that was pretty much the end of it. Both sides of my groin were very tight including my right hamstring and I just couldn't move my legs very fast. Knew the sub-3 was out the window but was pleased to still hit 20 in 2:21. However, it just slowed down some more from there. Can't say I'm really disappointed though - I can really say I haven't done the kind of training you really need to do to go run fast there. All my long runs were Ultra-type running which is on terrain not conducive to fast running and even includes walking in the really tough parts. Maybe next year - I probably won't do any Ultra's or if I do I'll do the more runnable ones. I'll just focus on the marathon.
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