The water stations were plentiful; the PowerAde Power Gels that were handed out were well timed and useful. The people that ran the race were talkative and excellent sportsmen and women. The race ended with free Gatorades, Bruger's Bagels, Bananas and Wise potato chips. Thank you sponsors for the food at the end it is much appreciated.
Not going to lie folks pretty sore today after the race, but feeling good. Will rest up for a week and then CharityRacer is hitting the Lowell Marathon fondly known as the Bay State Marathon or the Bay State Challenge. I think I said in one of my prior posts that the Bay State Marathon is not for charity. I am just running this one to stay sharp and to put another marathon under the ole belt.
As long as we are on the subject, let’s talk about picking the right race. I am running the Lowell Marathon because the course is great. It is one of the best beginner courses for people who have never run a marathon before but want to run one. There is only 1 major hill and it is just a roller, not steep, just long. This is good, it does not gas your legs as much, just puts the ole lungs to the test, but the downhill afterwards gives plenty of recovery time.
I would say if you are thinking about doing your first marathon and live in the Boston area the Bay State Marathon in Lowell is the perfect first race.
Mkay that’s all the time I have below is the results from the B.A.A. Half Marathon I ran as part of Dana Farber team. As always, find a team, raise some money for charity, get in shape, have a good time and take your first steps to becoming a charity racer.
CharityRacer – B.A.A. Half Marathon - 2008
13.1 miles later Time
1:45:35
Monday, October 13, 2008
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