The 3M Half Marathon
Who is running the 3M Half Marathon this weekend? The 3M Half Marathon and I go way back. If I remember correctly, this was my first half marathon, back when I was 14 years old! Also, if I remember correctly (Athlinks does not accumulate results before 2000 I believe), I ran this first 3M half marathon in 1 hour and 18 min. This was just under a 6 min pace for 13.1 miles. I think it was this same year, but I also have one of most dreadful memories at this race. It was below freezing at the start line that year. I was wearing gloves, but cotton gloves. At about half way, I remember spilling quite a bit of water on my gloves. Soon enough my hands went numb. If you have ever had an similar experience, you know what happened next. When I finished the race, but hands began to thaw. This was extremely painful like knives were cutting my fingers and hands. I ended up living through this experience, but I learned a good lesson and ordered water wicking gloves and a water proof shell...