{"id":577,"date":"2019-08-28T14:57:21","date_gmt":"2019-08-28T21:57:21","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.ratandfox.net\/blog\/?p=577"},"modified":"2022-03-06T09:40:05","modified_gmt":"2022-03-06T16:40:05","slug":"long-beach-half-marathon-2015","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ratandfox.net\/blog\/?p=577","title":{"rendered":"Long Beach Half Marathon 2015"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">Long Beach Half Marathon<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">October 11, 2015<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"375\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ratandfox.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/lb201501.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-580\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ratandfox.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/lb201501.jpg 375w, https:\/\/www.ratandfox.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/lb201501-225x300.jpg 225w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 375px) 100vw, 375px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">View from my room on the 11th floor of the Renaissance Hotel. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After a seven-year break, I&#8217;m back for another half marathon! I&#8217;d been planning to try the full marathon, but due to the intense heat and difficulties with my last few long training runs, I decided to switch to the half. I was really glad I did! It was in the 90s all weekend, which made for a really hard race.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"375\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ratandfox.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/lb102502.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-581\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ratandfox.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/lb102502.jpg 375w, https:\/\/www.ratandfox.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/lb102502-225x300.jpg 225w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 375px) 100vw, 375px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I headed out around 7 am for the 7:30 start, and found my place at Wave 5, for expected finish times of 3:32 and over. I didn&#8217;t know it at the time, but I could have done an early start at 6 am with the full marathoners. That would have really helped escape some of the heat!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"375\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ratandfox.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/lb201503.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-582\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ratandfox.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/lb201503.jpg 375w, https:\/\/www.ratandfox.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/lb201503-225x300.jpg 225w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 375px) 100vw, 375px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Crossed the starting line at around 7:40 am. It was already hot and humid, but I felt pretty good at the start.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"375\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ratandfox.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/lb201504.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-583\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ratandfox.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/lb201504.jpg 375w, https:\/\/www.ratandfox.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/lb201504-225x300.jpg 225w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 375px) 100vw, 375px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Reached Mile 1 under the underpass.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"375\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ratandfox.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/lb201505.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-584\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ratandfox.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/lb201505.jpg 375w, https:\/\/www.ratandfox.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/lb201505-225x300.jpg 225w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 375px) 100vw, 375px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Approaching the first turn, we circled around this little park.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"375\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ratandfox.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/lb201506.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-585\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ratandfox.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/lb201506.jpg 375w, https:\/\/www.ratandfox.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/lb201506-225x300.jpg 225w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 375px) 100vw, 375px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Just after mile 2, we crossed a bridge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"375\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ratandfox.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/lb201507.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-586\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ratandfox.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/lb201507.jpg 375w, https:\/\/www.ratandfox.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/lb201507-225x300.jpg 225w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 375px) 100vw, 375px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The early morning sun shone over the water as we crossed the bridge, with the Queen Mary on the right in the distance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"375\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ratandfox.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/lb201508.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-587\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ratandfox.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/lb201508.jpg 375w, https:\/\/www.ratandfox.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/lb201508-225x300.jpg 225w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 375px) 100vw, 375px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Then we ran along the water.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"375\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ratandfox.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/lb201509.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-588\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ratandfox.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/lb201509.jpg 375w, https:\/\/www.ratandfox.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/lb201509-225x300.jpg 225w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 375px) 100vw, 375px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Cheerleaders cheered us on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"375\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ratandfox.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/IMG_0641.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-589\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ratandfox.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/IMG_0641.jpg 375w, https:\/\/www.ratandfox.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/IMG_0641-225x300.jpg 225w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 375px) 100vw, 375px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We passed a little lighthouse on the hill above us.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"375\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ratandfox.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/lb201511.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-590\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ratandfox.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/lb201511.jpg 375w, https:\/\/www.ratandfox.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/lb201511-225x300.jpg 225w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 375px) 100vw, 375px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Running along the beach, we passed the halfway point.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"375\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ratandfox.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/lb201512.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-591\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ratandfox.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/lb201512.jpg 375w, https:\/\/www.ratandfox.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/lb201512-225x300.jpg 225w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 375px) 100vw, 375px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Passing mile 8 on the beach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"375\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ratandfox.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/lb201513.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-592\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ratandfox.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/lb201513.jpg 375w, https:\/\/www.ratandfox.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/lb201513-225x300.jpg 225w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 375px) 100vw, 375px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is one of several rock bands who entertained us along the way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"375\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ratandfox.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/lb201514.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-593\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ratandfox.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/lb201514.jpg 375w, https:\/\/www.ratandfox.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/lb201514-225x300.jpg 225w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 375px) 100vw, 375px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Nearing the turnaround at about Mile 10, I began to get in trouble. I&#8217;d taken an electrolyte drink instead of water at one of the water stations and it upset my stomach. Because of my stomach troubles and the heat, I didn&#8217;t eat any more GU, which I suspect led to a blood sugar drop. Anyway, I got very weak and eventually couldn&#8217;t run any more, so I had to walk the rest of the way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"375\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ratandfox.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/lb201515.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-594\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ratandfox.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/lb201515.jpg 375w, https:\/\/www.ratandfox.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/lb201515-225x300.jpg 225w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 375px) 100vw, 375px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Shade! It was very welcome to get out of the sun for a bit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"375\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ratandfox.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/lb201516.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-595\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ratandfox.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/lb201516.jpg 375w, https:\/\/www.ratandfox.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/lb201516-225x300.jpg 225w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 375px) 100vw, 375px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We passed the point where the full marathoners split off. I was very glad to keep on the left with the half marathoners!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"375\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ratandfox.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/lb201517.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-596\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ratandfox.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/lb201517.jpg 375w, https:\/\/www.ratandfox.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/lb201517-225x300.jpg 225w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 375px) 100vw, 375px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Mile 12! Only one more mile to go! It was really hard to keep going, but I made myself keep moving forward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"375\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ratandfox.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/lb201518.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-597\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ratandfox.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/lb201518.jpg 375w, https:\/\/www.ratandfox.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/lb201518-225x300.jpg 225w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 375px) 100vw, 375px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The finish line is in sight!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"375\" height=\"499\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ratandfox.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/lb201519.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-598\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ratandfox.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/lb201519.jpg 375w, https:\/\/www.ratandfox.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/lb201519-225x300.jpg 225w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 375px) 100vw, 375px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I did it! Made it past the finish line, picked up my finisher&#8217;s medal, water and coconut water and some snacks, then found a patch of shade in the grass to sit and rest a while. My final time was 3:39:15, quite a bit slower than I&#8217;d hoped, but a finish is a finish!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Long Beach Half Marathon October 11, 2015 View from my room on the 11th floor of the Renaissance Hotel.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[12],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-577","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-marathon"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.ratandfox.net\/blog\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/577","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.ratandfox.net\/blog\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.ratandfox.net\/blog\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.ratandfox.net\/blog\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.ratandfox.net\/blog\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=577"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/www.ratandfox.net\/blog\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/577\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":691,"href":"https:\/\/www.ratandfox.net\/blog\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/577\/revisions\/691"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.ratandfox.net\/blog\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=577"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.ratandfox.net\/blog\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=577"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.ratandfox.net\/blog\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=577"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}