3M Half Marathon Austin January 2017

3M Half Marathon - 9th 1/2 marathon

Austin, Texas

1.22.2017

Time: 2:37:36, Pace 12:01

Place: overall 4236/5168; F40-44 387/496; female 2322/3013

It was amazing to be in a place in January where I could wear a short sleeved shirt to a race! It started out very cold but the body warms up about 20 degrees while running so I knew I'd be OK. Plus it was overcast when we started and ended ups bright and sunny day.

The hotel was about 100 feet from the start line. Races are always easier to get to when I travel than when I'm at home!

I was having breathing issues 2 days prior when I went for a run around Ladybird Lake in Austin. I think I have allergies and it just plain sucks. I didnt have any issues during this race but I was really tired because I didnt sleep the night before. My roommate snores...

I was a little disappointed with the course. It started almost 13 miles north of downtown Austin. We ran alongside the highway, through a boring neighborhood most of the way.

The finish line was downtown and faced the Capitol Building. I finished a head of Beth so I grabbed a beer and danced alone in the beer tent. Then I headed over to the Capitol Building and took a look around. 

We took the shuttle back to the hotel. Beth was feeling nauseous but never puked. I chatted with a guy who was interested in moving to Chicago.