I have decided with my
blog, I will give a light overview of my performance, to include results;
however, I am not going to bore you with pre-race meals, descriptions of
my attire and what I did to recover. Instead, I would like to provide some tips
on preparation and an overview of the races I participate in so you can make
the choice whether to run them and if running is for you. No pressure!
Geist is always awesome!
Mr. Tom Britt is a top-notch fella and runners can always expect great swag,
amazing volunteer excitement and views unlike any other.
After a bit of a late
start, for good reason, we were off and running in my 6th Geist Half Marathon.
The course changed this year; however, the experience did not! Organizers and
volunteers were a their best on a chilly, beautiful morning around the
reservoir. The first half of the race went quick. It seemed mostly downhill,
and the second half of the race proved my theory with proof. The last three
miles are extremely tough. Conquering this course and crossing the finish is a
definite accomplishment, as runners are rewarded with goodies, medals and
cheers. Awesome as usual Geist Half team. Thanks again!
Aside from my hometown
race, the Kentucky Derby Mini Marathon, Geist has a fond place in my heart. I
am alway treated well up there.
Here are my results:
37th overall place of
approximately 1506 participants
Overall time 1:32:09, pace
6:58/mi
36th in gender and 5th in
age division
Pretty darn good for such
a beautiful yet tough course.
Geist is one of the top
three races I have participated in the Midwest. Aside from the race, the
area is beautiful with nice places to stay, eat, shop and enjoy. Come for the
experience of the Geist Half Marathon and stay a few days for the warm
hospitality and scenery Fishers and the Great Indianapolis area
offers.
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Thank
you for reading, commenting and, as always, HAPPY RUNNING!
FIT4LIFE
