As I mentioned in my previous post, my training for the Wisconsin Marathon did not go as planned. I missed several long runs and was inconsistent overall, but I committed to running the race with a friend and once I gave up on running for time I figured I would be fine. Here are some random thoughts about the innaugural race in Kenosha.
I loved that the packet pick up was in Chicago so I didnt need to drive up to Kenosha early and stay there.
Nice Saucony tech race shirt
The 7 a.m. race start was a brutally early since we had to drive from Chicago
Nice cool spring weather. Perfect for a marathon
Heed energy drink is nasty.
The course was more confusing than it needed to be, but a nice run along Lake Michigan and through Kenosha. I dont think I'd do a double out and back marathon course again.
Not a good race if you need crowd support. Lots of long stretches without seeing anyone, but very friendly people when you do see them.
Great finishers medal
My mile splits:
Mile 1: 9:26
Mile 2: 9:13
Mile 3: 9:28
Mile 4: 9:46
Mile 5: 9:42
Mile 6: 9:37
Mile 7: 9:51
Mile 8: 9:35
Mile 9: 9:49
Mile 10: 9:51
Mile 11: 9:42
Mile 12: 9:43
Mile 13: 11:51
Mile 14: 9:40
Mile 15: 9:59
Mile 16: 10:11
Mile 17: 13:47
Mile 18: 10:04
Mile 19: 13:14
Mile 20: 10:09
Mile 21: 15:35
Mile 22: 10:10
Mile 23: 13:43
Mile 24: 10:24
Mile 25: 12:00
Mile 26: 9:34
Mile .2: 1:55
I finished in around 4:35, which I was very happy with considering my training. I don't think I would do the full marathon again, but the half-marathon would be a great spring race.
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