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Updated 5/15/13
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Upcoming Runs - We have signed up for:
2013
June 2 - San Diego Full Marathon
June 15 - Gaspin in the Aspens Trail 15K
August 10 - BBBS Half
September 21 - Flagstaff Half Marathon
October 4,5 - Grand Canyon R2R2R 50 miler
December 8 - Tucson Full Marathon
2014
March 1 - Phoenix Full Marathon
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Race Personal Records
Total Races Since 2006: Chris - 74, Dawn - 32
Chris PR's: (55 - 59 Div)
10k - NYA
Half Marathons - 2 races (PR: 1:47)
Full Marathons - 1 race (PR: 5:08)
Dawn PR's: (50 - 54 Div)
5k - 8 races (PR: 42 mins)
8K - 2 races (PR: 1:10)
5m - 1 race (Pr: 65m )
5.6m Mini Marathon - (PR: 1:20)
10k - 17 races (PR: 1:30)
Half Marathons - 2 races (PR: 3:32)
Progressive Marathon - 1 Race
Here are are ALL our times in a table
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2013
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This years event
had the promise of clear blue skies, perfect running temperatures
and literally ideal conditions. I nearly didn't race this one
this year because I felt queasy just before the 5am early start,
but recovered enough by the normal 6am start to do the race,
although at a much more relaxed pace to not make the situation
worse. The final result was I came in around a mid packer for
my age group and did surprising fairly well even for not pushing
it hard. Here is our story.
We arrived on Friday
just past noon in Prescott to pick up our race packets at the
Community center. There were a few tables with shirts and such
for sale, but no Expo. Normally most trail runs like this are
rather sparse on such amenities. We do about 1/3 our racing on
trails or back woods roads, and this connects well with the training
I do in Payson, which is very hilly at altitude. And you need
that hill training for this race! It is ranked as one of the
most challenging marathons in the country. We stayed that night
at the Precottonian Hotel on the edge of town, and within 10
minutes drive to the starting line in central Prescott (Dawn's
home town). The alarm went off at 3:30 Saturday morning and we
got ready to head over to the starting line. I was starting to
feel unsettled at this point, but hoped it would fade by race
start. It was dark and around 47 degrees, no wind. As 5am approached
I felt really bad and we decided I would wait an hour for the
normal 6am race start and see how I felt. 10 minutes before the
race start, I felt a bit better and ran a big circle around the
Courthouse on the sidewalk. I did fine, and although still slightly
queasy. I gave it a go. I have never done the normal marathon
start before! I like the early start because there is only a
few dozen of us, and its is much cooler near the end of the race.
But as I was about to find out, there was one other difference
which shocked me.
The race starts
just after sun up and heads out of town towards Copper Basin
road. It is steep up hill on pavement and winds around a lot.
Then, just after we turn toward the road, it becomes dirt. That
marks the start of one massive hill climb which is why it is
one of the most challenging marathons. You go from 5000 feet
up wards to nearly 8000 feet in around 11 miles. This is the
point where all the marathoners spread out over the course and
most of the time you only saw one or two in front of you. I met
some great people on this race. One did lots of Rim to Rims in
the Grand canyon, and another raced Boston. I did not push, and
ran a moderately good pace reaching the 13 mile turn around with
about an 11 minute pace. From there you climb back up to two
peaks and then down hill mile after mile on a dirt road filled
with pot holes, loose gravel and ripples. And the big surprise
- I never saw any half marathoners! In fact, not one 10k or half
runner the entire rest of the race. No one to cheer me on, it
was lonely out there. I only saw one or two runners all the way
down to town. It was like I was just out for a weekend run. When
you do the early start - you see thousands of runners going the
other way and with you. What a shock to be all alone. Would there
be anyone at the finish line when I came in? I crossed the finish
line and was relived that I had taken it easy enough to be able
to complete the race in a reasonable time. I came in 4th place
in my age division, about half way in the age group. Not bad
for a slow fun run! I have hopes for next year now, do the early
start, and actually have a chance for a 3rd place medal!
Food was slim pickings
at the finish as I had expected, but there was still a lot of
time to walk around and see the events before they rolled up
the carpets and put away the finish line. Would I have run the
race if there was no early start? I dont know. The next day I
felt fine and look forward to next years race.
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Images of the Race
Getting ready inside the Motel
lobby / Bar for the race
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Ready to race ( I hope)
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The starting line for the Marathon
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Ready to start the race
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Police escort
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The race begins!
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Saloon on Whiskey Row
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Dawns photo of the 10k race starting
line
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Ready to go!
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The finish line for the Marathon
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Police presence
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Band at the finish line
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Remembering
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Here I come on the last leg of the race
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I did not think I would make it this far
the way I felt in the morning
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Finishing the race
this was one long day!
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Re energizing after the race
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Dawn after her fast 10k
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Professional race set 1
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Race set 2
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Race set 3
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Race set 4
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2013 Runs Page HERE
Includes the following:
The Brian MicKelson
Half Marathon
April 20th, 2013
The Phoenix Half Marathon
March, 2013
The Lost Dutchman
Marathon
February 17th, 2013
The Sedona 10k Events
Sedona, Arizona
February 2, 2013
The PF Chang
Arizona Rock and Roll
Marathon / Mini Marathon
January 20th, 2013
2012 Runs Page HERE
Includes the following:
The Fiesta Bowl Half Marathon
Scottsdale, Arizona
December 6th, 2012
St. George Marathon
St. George, Utah
October 6th, 2012
BBBS Half Marathon
Flagstaff, Az
August, 2012
Gaspin in the Aspens 15k trail Run
Nordic Center, Flagstaff, Az
June 16, 2012
The Whiskey Row Marathon
Prescott, Az
Saturday May 5, 2012
The Brian Mickelsen Half Marathon
Cottonwood, Az
Saturday April 21, 2012
The Phoenix Half Marathon
Mesa, Arizona
Saturday March 3rd, 2012
The Lost Dutchman
Marathon/10k Events
Apache Junction, Arizona
Sunday Feb 19th, 2012
The Sedona Marathon/
Half/10k/5k Events
Sedona, Arizona
Sunday Saturday Feb 4th, 2012
The Arizona Rock and Roll
PF Chang Marathon
Phoenix, Arizona
Sunday January 15th, 2012
2011 Runs Page HERE
Includes the following:
The Fiesta Bowl
Half Marathon
Scottsdale, Arizona
Sunday December 4th, 2011
The Denver Rock and
Roll Marathon Event
Denver, Colorado
Sunday October 8th, 2011
The Groom Creek Classic Half/10k
Groom Creek, Arizona
October 24, 2011
The Big Brother Big Sister Half/10k
Flagstaff, Arizona
August 13, 2011
The San Francisco Marathon
Full and Progressive Events
San Francisco, Ca
July 30, 2011
Gaspin in the Aspens
15k and 5k Trail Events
Flagstaff, Az
June 18th, 2011
The San Diego Dodge
Rock and Roll Marathon
San Diego, California
June 5th, 2011
The Prescott Whiskey Row
Marathon, Half & 10k
Prescott, Arizona
May 14th, 2011
The Brian Mickelson
Half Marathon & 10k
Riverfront Park in Cottonwood, Az
April 16th, 2011
Run for Ryans House Half
Marathon & 10k
March 5th, 2011
The Lost Dutchman
Full Marathon/10k
February 20th, 2011
The PF Chang
Arizona Rock and Roll
Half Marathon
January 16th, 2011
2010 Runs Page HERE
Includes the following:
The Fiesta Bowl
Half Marathon
December 5th, 2010
The San Antonio Marathon
Full and Half Events
November 14th, 2010
The Flagstaff Half Marathon
Flagstaff, Arizona
September 25, 2010
The BBBS Half Marathon
Flagstaff, Arizona
August 14th, 2010
Gaspin in the Aspens
6/19/10
The San Diego Marathon
June 6th, 2010
The Whiskey Row Full Marathon
Marathon, Half, 10k, 2mi
May 1st, 2010
Brian Mickelsen Half Marathon
Half Marathon & 10k
April 17th, 2010
Run for Ryans House Half Marathon & 5k
March 6th, 2010
The Lost Dutchman
Full Marathon - February 14th, 2010
The Sedona Half Marathon - February 6th, 2010
PF Chang Rock and Roll Half Marathon - Jan 17, 2010
2009
Runs Page HERE
Includes
the following:
The Fiesta Bowl Half Marathon
Scottsdale, Arizona - December 6th, 2009
San Antonio Marathon
San Antonio, Texas
November 15, 2009
Rim to Rim Run
Across the Grand Canyon, Arizona
October 2, 2009
The Flagstaff Half Marathon
Flagstaff Nordic Center
September 26th, 2009
The BBBS Half Marathon
Flagstaff, Arizona
August 8th, 2009
The Gold Coast Marathon
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
July 5th, 2009
Gaspin in the Aspens
Flagstaff Nordic Center, Arizona
June 20, 2009
Circle the Peak
Payson, Arizona
June 6, 2009
Trail Run/Walk by Dawn
The San Diego
Marathon
San Diego, California
May 31st, 2009
Rim to Rim Run
Across the Grand Canyon
Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona
May 15nd, 2009
The Whiskey Row
Half Marathon
Prescott, Arizona
May 2nd, 2009
The Brian Mickelson
Half Marathon
Riverfront Park in Cottonwood, Az
April 18th, 2009
The St. Patties Day
8k and 1 mile fun Run
At Kiwanis Park, Tempe
March 15th, 2009
The Lost Dutchman Marathon
Apache Junction, Az
February 15th, 2009
The Sedona
Half Marathon
February 7th, 2009
2008
Runs Page HERE
Includes
the following:
The San Antonio Marathon
San Antonio, Texas
November 16th, 2008
The Bisbee 1000
Bisbee, Arizona
October 18th, 2008
The Rim Challenge Half Marathon
Payson, Arizona
October 4th, 2008
Flagstaff Half Marathon
Flagstaff, Arizona
September 27th, 2008
Big Brothers Big Sisters Half Marathon
Flagstaff, Arizona
August 9th, 2008
Huffin & Puffin 8 mile Race
Payson, Arizona
July 12, 2008
Gaspin in The Aspens
June 21, 2008
Rim to Rim Grand Canyon Run
May 18, 2008
The San Diego Marathon
San Diego, CA
June 1, 2008
The Whiskey Row Half Marathon
Prescott, Az
May 3rd, 2008
The Lost Dutchman Half Marathon
February 17th, 2008
The Sedona Half Marathon
February 9th, 2008
2007 Runs Page
Includes the following:
Rails to Trails Run, Prescott Az.
November 17, 2007
Bisbee 1000 Stair Climb, Bisbee Arizona
October 20, 2007
Rim Challenge Half Marathon
October 13th, 2007 Payson Arizona
Rim to Rim to Rim Grand Canyon Run
October 4 - 6, 2007
The Flagstaff Half Marathon, Flagstaff - Nordic Center
September 22nd, 2007
White Mountains Half Marathon, Eager
September 15th, 2007
Big Brothers and Big Sisters Half Marathon in Flagstaff
August 11th, 2007
Gaspin in the Aspens Trail Run 15K
June 16, 2007
Rim to Rim to Rim Grand Canyon
May 18, 2007
Miami Copper Crawl
April 22, 2007
Sedona Half Marathon
February 10, 2007
2006
Payson Rim Challenge Half Marathon November 3rd
Grand Canyon - South Rim Kaibab trail to Phantom Ranch and up Bright Angel trail
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