State #7 - Rhode Island

Praise God!

 First Half Marathon for 2016.  Never have I ran a race on such a cold day (mid-twenties).  But it was very scenic race and a beautiful course with a small field of runners. 




Race:  Ocean's Run  (Not a USATF-certified distance)
Location:  Misquamicut State Beach, Westerly, RI
Bib: 290
Place: 220 out of 648
Chip Time:  2:03:14:28 (but my GPS watch indicated the race was 13.5 miles, therefore I contacted the organizers and informed them of the discrepancy)
Pace:  9:22 (9:09 by my GPS)
Division: M50-59 / 20th place
Weight:  194 lbs


Preparation:  Low.  Was up to an easy 9 miles prior to the race.   

Expectation/Results:  Was only hoping to do better then 10 minute miles (I wasn't ready, and did not want to injure myself) - and was able to do close to 9 minute per miles.  I was very, very happy with this time. 



Distance Discrepancy:  The Timers did not change the time - but they listed the race as 13.4 - which in the end is accurate.