Hogsback Half Marathon.....OK but not my best

Just finished the Hogsback Half Marathon in Colebrook, CT. I completed the race in 1h 59m 55s. Just inder 2 hours. I found a burst of energy as I approached the finish line and saw the timer at 1h 59m. I was determined to stay under two hours. Its a great race through state forests and it finishes right on top of the Goodwin Dam. All country roads with little traffic. The roads followed the Farmington River. Today was a very humid and somewhat hot day which slowed me down. I prepared well with training, nutrition, etc and I stayed hydrated throughout the race but didn't set a personal record. The good news is that the sub 2 hour time is good considering the hill at the end, the humidity, and the fact I walked through each water station to drink. So 1:59:55 isn't bad with all those issues impacting the run.

Cool Running Results for Hogsback Half

There were about 200 runners in all which apparently was their best turnout in the 11 years.  Some dropped out. I came in 70th place which isn't bad. One amazing runner was a woman who is 7 months pregnant! And her time was just over 2 hours. Even though a small race it was well run. Plenty of food after as well. The Hartford Track Club people made it a fun day. I joined the club this week and will soon be participating in many of their runs.

Hogsback Half Marathon start. 9/24/2011

View from top of the dam where the finish line was located.

Overall a good prep before the Hartford Marathon in Oct. I did have a pasta dinner last night and planned my breakfast so I had the right amount of carbs in me. My preparation today showed me how to prep for the marathon. Looking forward to it.