Sunday, December 11, 2016

Dallas Marathon half 12/11/2016


Pack car with 2 suit jackets.
Omni Hotel.  TV in bathroom mirror changed color such that screen is visible even when off.

Expo to pick up packet.
Dress up.
Ritz.  Crab claws, lobsters, lamb, dessert.



Windy morning 53F.  Double back to hotel for 1980’s summer suit jacket.

Troubleshoot Garmin 910XT virtual pacer <= unexpected OS upgrade.
Forget Garmin 630 chest strap.
Wait ‘til last second to get into corral B.
Byebye to UT color Texas Road Rash T-shirt.
9:30 pace first mile.
Shoe stepped on in front of photographer—should’ve stopped to fix.
Listen for the high end of aerobic threshold based on breathing—pretend to be Phil Maffetone
Pinsukajana ran with DSLR camera to intercept.

Free Clif gels.
High five from TNSR.

Leg cramp.
7:30 pace final mile.

Beg to get in BMW i8.  Fail to exit gracefully.

Autograph and short chat with Ryan Hall. 

He asks me about my plan for Boston Marathon.
Bloody Mary bar.  Bacon.

Edamame.
Hot tub.
Good time.