The 3M Half Marathon

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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 mittens after that.

I went on the run the 3M the next year at 15 dropping 3 min for my time, more experienced this time. I believe this was a State record for that age.

In recent years, I have had the honor and pleasure to work with my H5E Crew for this event. A couple of years back I have a similar memory as with my hands of cold, wind and wet. The good part about running the event in these conditions is your exposure is only for a few hours. While working the event you are exposed the whole weekend. It will also be great that The Riv, my son, will also be on the H5E Crew working with me!  #TriLife #RaceLife #EventProduction #LivetothePlus #PlayintheHills #DownhilltoDowntown

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