This weekend I ran the University of Illiniois mini-Marathon, finishing with a personal-best time of 1:45:04, just over an 8:02 pace. I was originally shooting for a pace of 8:15, but since I was feeling so good at the last I decided to step it up a bit. I was actually a bit disappointed that I couldn't shave another 30 seconds or so off my time to break the 8 minute barrier...
Here's me and Bryan at the starting line.
As you can tell, Bryan was anxious to get started!
The finish line/post-race food situation was pretty cool--they had the finish at the Memorial Stadium 50-yard line, so you actually got to receive your finisher medal and have post-race pictures made on the field.
And finally, the obligatory "happy finishers" picture...
In all, I think UIUC did a great job with their first event. Thanks to Bryan and Johnny for hosting me, and a special thanks to Bryan for giving up his morning to spend it waiting for me to finish.
Here's me and Bryan at the starting line.
As you can tell, Bryan was anxious to get started!
The finish line/post-race food situation was pretty cool--they had the finish at the Memorial Stadium 50-yard line, so you actually got to receive your finisher medal and have post-race pictures made on the field.
And finally, the obligatory "happy finishers" picture...
