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. 

State #6 - Delaware

Today was the inaugural running of the USATF-certified C&D Canal Half Marathon.  Overall, it was a lovely run: very scenic and a nice and mostly flat, paved course. However there were a few issues that the organizers will have to look at next year.  The race was hard to find - because the google directions brought me to the opposite side of the canal.  Ended up just showing up in time for the race.   Which would have been fine but I need to use the bathroom before the race started - and low and behold - the bathroom line was a mile long (only two bathroom for everyone).   I ended up starting the race 18 minutes after the start - which meant I was passing people the whole race.  

Hopefully the organizers work these issue out - and then the race will be golden!   

Race:  C&D Canal
Location:  New Castle, Delaware (my 6th state. 44 to go!)
Bib: 107
Place: 78 out of 298
Chip Time:  1:56
Pace: 8:51
Division: M50-59 / 13th place
Weight:  194 lbs

State #5 - New York

A little cold for shorts and a tee-shirt, but it was perfect for running a half marathon.   Third time this year - I hit a personal record and finished in 1 hour and 52 minutes!  

Race:  Brooklyn Half Marathon
Location:  Brooklyn, NY
Bib: 2568
Place: 2569 out of 13315
Chip Time:  01:52:53
Pace: 8:37
Division Male M50-54:  53 out of 269
Weight:  188 lbs

State #4 - Conneticut

Better then expected results from this weekend's half marathon!   It was fairly hot - but I only ran at 90% power (saving energy for Brooklyn).  However since I ran for fun it made the race very enjoyable. 

Race:  Gulf Beach Half Marathon
Location:  Milford, Conn  (my fifth state. 45 to go!)
Bib: 262
Place: 122 out of 607
Chip Time:  1:57:33
Pace: 9:04
Division: Male M50-54  6 out of 25
Weight:  194 lbs

State #3 - Maine

Old Port Half-Marathon Results (3rd State)

Good results from this weekend's half marathon!   It was very hot and the last 2 miles were brutal.  Saw a number of runners in need of medical attention. 

Race:  Old Port Half-Marathon
Location:  Portland, ME
Bib: 937
Place: 766 out of 2948
Chip Time:  1:55:32 (personal record)
Pace: 8:53
Division: Male M50-54  48 out of 112
Weight:  184 lbs

State #2 - New Jersey

Asbury Park Half Marathon 1 Hour, and 56 Minutes* (2nd State)

Very suprising results from this weekend's half marathon!   Been seeking to beat 2 hours for years - and this was the race which I was (by the grace of God) able to acheive this challenge.  

Asbury Park Half Marathon
Place: 320
Bib: 717
Name: Brian Hanley
Chip Time:  1:56:24:.1 (personal record)
Pace: 8:54
Division: Male M50-54  186/19
Weight:  194 lbs

I was not really ready for this race.   I've been running fast enough - but only was able to get up to 7 miles in training.   I believe family support and my weight loss - were the reasons for my success.    

State #1 - Pennsylvania

Poconos (PA) Half Marathon (1st State)

Race:  Poconos Half Marathon
Location:  Long Pond, Pennsylvania
Date:  May 5, 2012
Bib: 281
Place: 50
Chip Time: 2:00:00.9
Pace:  9:10
Division: 45 - 49
Age: 49
Weight: 200
Preparation: Very good.  Was preparing for a marathon, which did not happen - so I switched to this half marathon.

Expectation:  My prior time was 2 hours and 15 minutes - so I was hoping to do better then that - and was shocked that I hit 2 hours.