A few Statistics from "The Marathon"
Total number signed up for marathon: 2847
Total number that finished marathon (within 5:30 time limit):1916
Total that did not finish (DNF) within the time limit (or at all): 931
My ranking 1842/1916
My time for first half of marathon: 2:12:17
Average pace for first half: 6:16/K (10:05/M)
My time for second half of marathon: 2:58:39
Average pace for second half: 8:28/K (13:38/M)
My time for marathon: 5:10:56
Average pace for marathon: 7:22/K (11:51/M)
Considering how much I walked (or think that I walked) I am a bit amazed that I still averaged 8:28/K (13:38/M) the second half, I thought it was a lot slower.
I also am amazed at how many DNF - can this be true? I wonder...
Comments
DATE: 1:38 PM
Those numbers tell a powerful story, Jack. And your list in the previous post will be helpful to you. The running at night is interesting. I find that my evening runs are never as good as my morning ones. Glad you are getting up and around.
Posted by: Susan | July 5, 2006 11:54 PM
DATE: 2:47 PM
I agree with Susan - I did a long run at night once. It was horrific. I'm clearly a morning runner! I am so excited for you!
Posted by: neca | July 5, 2006 11:54 PM
DATE: 7:15 PM
Very surprising numbers. That's alot of DNF's. I think this was no ordinary race, Jack.
Posted by: Jon in Michigan | July 5, 2006 11:54 PM
DATE: 10:39 PM
interesting stats...congrats on finishing!
Posted by: Oldman | July 5, 2006 11:54 PM
DATE: 3:02 AM
Yeah, it sounds like you weren't the only one caught by the course and conditions. It's so awesome that you persevered and made it happen! - Mia
Posted by: Mia Goddess | July 5, 2006 11:54 PM
DATE: 3:01 PM
Interesting stats. And I like your ponderings. It is always good to learn what went wrong and why. Me I'm not good at running in the mornings and I know I have to get up and do a few more of those, I just like sleeping in too much.
Posted by: Dawn (aka Pink Lady) | July 5, 2006 11:54 PM