Juneau Marathon

On Top of Robert Mt.

Sunset

Harison and the funny sign in Juneau!

Last Saturday I ran my first marathon in Juneau AK. This is a small (42 people) marathon that runs on the shore line road. I thought it would be a flat course but I had the chance to look at it before Saturday and it was a hilly road. I was actually excited because I had been training in the hills and knew I would do better in that environment. When the race started the leaders took off at a quick pace. I got tucked in the front middle group and slowly we were all spread out. I had a descent pace and could only pass people on the up hills. When I hit the turn around sign I was feeling pretty good and hoped I could maintain the same pace. I was able to keep the same pace until mile 24, I hit the wall hard and my pace slowed down to 11 min miles. They didn't improve and it was a long 2 miles to the finish line. I finished at 3:53.16, which was under my original goal of 4 hours. I loved the race and I'm excited to do more.
When my legs start working again I will switch my training over to compete in some Triathalons. The Bear lake Tri is the first week of September.
While I was in Juneau I had the chance to see a lot of the sights and go on a float plane and zip line excursion. Super fun!