Got a new half marathon PR today at the Kaiser Permanente Half Marathon: 1:24:14. It is a very fast course, but weather today was cold and unfriendly with rain and wind. Half of the race goes along the coastal highway which helps distract one's mind from the pain. Pacing wasn't as well as it could have been. Started a bit too fast and realized that it'd be hard to hold that pace for long. So backed off a bit in the middle. Started feeling it by mile 8, and was scared my hamstrings would seize on me. 3 hours trainer ride on Friday night didn't leave my legs exactly fresh. Not that I could have gone any faster, but it could have been less painful if I wasn't running on tired legs. Thankfully all muscle groups held on and I was able to finish strong. Nutrition-wise, 1 gel and 2 salt tabs with a little bit of water as needed, agrees with me for a half marathon. I am pretty sore now and will be taking it easy this week. Overall a great fun race. Looking forward to Oceanside 70.3.
