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New personal record at the Half Marathon distance last Saturday at the “Martian Invasion of Races” organized by Running Fit in Dearborn Michigan.

My previous time (Detroit 2009) was 1:35:05. We had perfect running weather Saturday morning: sunny and just above freezing point for the temperature. The course was awesome. Final time: 1:32:55. This is actually a few seconds better than what I was trying to do. I paced the race very well and I had some juice left to pick up the pace at the end. Actually, I think I should have increased the pace earlier, but I did not know at that time that I had it in me.

GPS data: HERE

Official Results: HERE

I finished 11/156 in my age group and 92/1880 overall.

 I am very happy with that race. If I can have that fitness level when I get in Orlando in 5 weeks, I will have a good HIM race!

My friend Craig also did the race with me and did awesome, especially since he did not really train for it. But he is young, so he can take the abuse… hehe!  He could have even done a bit better if he did not go for his signature move (push-ups) when we crossed path while on my way back. With a bit of training and seriousness, he could easily shave 8-10 minutes off his time I think. Even more if he cuts on junk food….

Sorry Craig that you had to get up so early… hehe!

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