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A Halfmarathon in a Virginian Sauna
Im going to have to play the Bad Conditions card in todays race. With the humidity being 93% as we toed the start line in Virginia Beach conditions were far from ideal. Nevertheless, my legs felt good and I was not going to let the tropical weather ruin my day.…
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I went out on goal pace and hit 1527 for the first 5k. I had company for most of the subsequent two 5ks in 1553 &1613 but the slowing trend was clear. My body didnt have a single dry spot on it and my legs were feeling the consequences. I had to take the second half carefully as a tendon behind my right knee was showing signs of cramping up. 1633 for the 4th 5k brought me to the finish in the time of 1.0743. Once there I regret I hadnt utilized the sauna in my Helsinki apartment for pre-race…
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