Attempt #4
Today, I run the Hartford half marathon. My goal was to qualify for a spot in the NYC half marathon. The requirement for that is a time under 1:23:00. This would also mean that I would improve my personal best time from 2005, which is 1:23:26. I tried to improve my best time three times already and failed every time. Well today was attempt #4.
Unfortunately, I didn’t qualify for NYC half marathon and also missed my personal best time by 4 seconds. This was because it was too windy, too hilly, I was sick 2 weeks ago, and I had to run alone. Excuses, excuses… what it boils down to is that I should have trained harder and run faster 
Well better luck next try…
Result page with finisher video and pictures. Enter my BIB: 7313
October 15th, 2010 at 3:35 am
Hi Gudio, i am sorry you missed the 1:23 mark so short. I have a very good feeling you gonna make it on the 5 attempt. Just do not get sick 2 weeks before again please:-)
Btw: 1:23:30 is a very good time. I have not been running for over a month now and I don’t even wanna think of myself running a half-marathon right now…. uhh shudder…
Keep on training, you are still young and strong!!!
October 15th, 2010 at 4:52 am
Hey Michael!
Thanks, I agree with you. Nr 5 will be awesome
Well, you better get in shape before we see each other again. But more importantly enjoy your travels!
May 18th, 2011 at 3:59 am
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