12th June 2016
After last year’s run in the rain, Hotlanta Marathon 2016 really went on reclaim its title ‘HOT’lanta. Yes this time it was a really hot run. I did register for the race early this time unlike last year’s and save some bucks. Had ample of preparation time and preparation for the same I ran River Run for Hope 10k, which was a really good run for me and got my personal best for the 10k. I was pretty confident for the run on 12th June. Also excited as it was my Father’s Birthday day too. I did plan to do something different that day and wore a tag on my shirt that said ‘Happy Birthday Dad’.
But start of the day was not exciting, train service was halted for whatever reason it was. I realized it after waiting for 20 mins at the stations and planned to join couple of other runners on a car pool. It was nice of them to get in a stranger in their car but yes it’s a runner community and every one unknowingly knows every runner. We were just in time for the race.
Race started pretty good to me, I was cruising and maintaining my pace all through. I reached 10kms mark in 58 mins and was hoping to get the 2nd half of the race in same time. I ran a good 3kms with an elderly gentleman who had run 35 marathon in different states of USA, that was incredible and he was 60, and that’s amazing. By this time sun was out and it was showing up on me. My pace got a bit slow and I was trying not lose out on the energy. I blame this of my lack of runs under sun. Well, its race day !.
Meantime wishes were pouring in for my dad. Runners and people who watched the tag on my shirt wished my dad a happy birthday. It was exciting to hear them wish. Last couple of miles under scorching sun were bad, I could have done better this time but no excuses can do better next time. I finished in 2.15 mins around the same time I finished last year but enjoyed the run thoroughly. I love this race and the good photos they take and allow to download free. Below some pictures and my timing.
633
| Prashant Patil |
Atlanta
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GA
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617
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31
|
M
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30-34
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2:15:42
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2:17:42
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10:22/M
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Happy Running !!
