The official results have been posted for the Montreal Marathon.
Overall Placement: 46
Age Category Placement: 1 (30-39 Women)
Finishing Time: 1:32:07
Best Lap Time: 7:38 (pace of 33.9 km/h)
So while I blew up spectacularly after the first half of the race, there were some things that I did right. A 7:38 lap at this track means a lot to me because it gives me confidence that I can maintain a +30km/h pace in a pack. I was in fact on pace for a 1:25 finish had I manage to finish with the pack I started with. These are things that were just starting to come together for me last season. Knowing that I can do it this year despite unfavourable condition gives me some consolation.
If I had a chance to do it over again, would I go for a slow and steady approach instead of going all out to hang with the pack that I did? My answer is a resounding no. I know I have it in me to stay in that pack. I belong there. I've learned my lesson and putting this race behind me.
Montreal 24hr Relay is calling my name.
Hanging out with BO (Skater's Quest) after the race.
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