Rock the Parkway Half Marathon

Distance: 13.15 miles
Time: 1:52:47
Average: 8:35
Run type: Race
Location: Wark Parkway
Weather: 39, rain, windy
Aches: Slight hamstring problem going into the race
Injuries: None, I hope
Session Notes: I was worried about my hamstring, but I warmed up a little, then started reasonably slowly and kept the pace comfortable. I was just trying to finish feeling good, and maybe break 2 hour. After laying off running for a week leading up to the race, I didn't have high expectations, but despite the cold and rain, I felt pretty good and was able to gradually increase my pace as the race went on. I did that even though I walked for about 25 seconds every couple miles through the aid stations.
My splits were 9:10, 8:58, 8:54, 8:41, 8:32, 8:33, 8:32, 8:39, 8:33, 8:15, 8:38, 8:29, 7:47 and 1:08.
I'm pretty happy with that.
It rained pretty much all the way, and my hands were completely frozen for most of the race. The cold hands were more of a discomfort than the weather.