May 3, 2003
WISH ME LUCK (AND AN UPDATE)
Believe it or not, I'm participating in today's Indianapolis Mini-Marathon... the nation's largest half-marathon, held annually the first weekend in May here in Indianapolis. Not to worry though... I'm not running. I'll be walking the 13.1 miles at a calm and cool 20 minute per mile pace. The Indianapolis Mini-Marathon is billed as the country's largest half-marathon, taking participants on a scenic 13.1-mile tour of downtown Indianapolis, and a unique lap around the world-famous Indianapolis Motor Speedway oval (which accounts for 2.5 of the 13.1 miles). Like I said, wish me luck! CLICK HERE for more info on the race. My bib number is 18576 (which I purchased from someone who decided not to run the race), in case you're wondering.
UPDATE / UPDATE / UPDATE / UPDATE / UPDATE
It's 2:00 PM (or thereabouts), and I'm finally home after participating in the race. Here's how I did:
TIME: 4:01:18 (that's four hours and one minute)
PACE: 18:26 per mile
GENDER PLACEMENT: 10,565 out of 10,596
OVERALL PLACEMENT: 22,242 out of 23,000
Later today, after a power nap (or tomorrow morning, if I'm not feeling up to it tonight) I'll post more about the experience. For now all I have the might to say is that I'm glad I did it, but boy am I tired and sore.
Posted by Mikal at May 3, 2003 5:45 AM
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So I actually spoke to Mr. Belicove at 10 am MST while he was enroute during the Mini 500. The pace seemed brisk, the fans were cheering, and the music was blairing. The old man seemed to be holding up just fine around mile 9. Let's wish him luck out there people. He is living the dream!
Mikal,
Fantastic job, for someone who decided on Wednesday to do this. (It took me four months to prepare!) I was worried we'd find your body somewhere along the course, so I'm glad you made it to the end. Way to go!
-B
Update: Today (October 18, 2003) I participated in my second-ever half marathon. I am please to share that I shaved 27 minutes off of the results I posted for the May Mini-Marathon. I finished today's Indianapolis Half Marathon in 3:34:45!
