My fav Winter race Securian Winter Run - Half Marathon was on 25-Jan 2020 Sat this year.
Temps were between 20F+, no sun, no wind, no snow. Supposedly great conditions, but I prefer the one from last year. There was slight alley wind in the downtown streets. But Shepherd road was perfect even with no-winds. This race has the best start location, with the spacious Securian building & skyway as warming location for practically everyone.
My run gear was not-so-perfect. With my neck gaitor & bulky gloves, I was overdressed. Rest were fine.
My finish time was a 3:10+ hours. I am officially the last finisher I think. They haven't published the results yet. I would blame the extra time on the last 3 miles, that I had to run on the slushy sidewalk. And in this patch I got nose-bleed, my first time for any race. I had been blowing my nose on my handkerchief all along, that must have weaken my nose in this dry winter. Organizers were about to dismantle the arch & time recorder when I reached the end. I think I will hang my boots on Winter Half Marathon. I know I said it so last year too. But, this time I am serious.
Race swag was a cool full sleeve hoodie shirt and neat mug.
If you are looking for more specific info on the facilities provided by this event, then please refer to my older posts. They have more details.
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| That thing on bottom-right pic is an Ice Sculpture. |
Temps were between 20F+, no sun, no wind, no snow. Supposedly great conditions, but I prefer the one from last year. There was slight alley wind in the downtown streets. But Shepherd road was perfect even with no-winds. This race has the best start location, with the spacious Securian building & skyway as warming location for practically everyone.
My run gear was not-so-perfect. With my neck gaitor & bulky gloves, I was overdressed. Rest were fine.
- Columbia thermal jacket + 2 tech shirts
- Run cap & headband to cover ears
- C9 thick Neck Gaitor - This weighed my neck after an hour. Totally not needed for 20F+ race.
- Compression pants + wind-cheater-type outer layer pant
- Ski socks in my regular running shoes. My toes never got cold.
- Gloves. Large loose ones with hand-warmer - Totally not needed for 20F+ race
My finish time was a 3:10+ hours. I am officially the last finisher I think. They haven't published the results yet. I would blame the extra time on the last 3 miles, that I had to run on the slushy sidewalk. And in this patch I got nose-bleed, my first time for any race. I had been blowing my nose on my handkerchief all along, that must have weaken my nose in this dry winter. Organizers were about to dismantle the arch & time recorder when I reached the end. I think I will hang my boots on Winter Half Marathon. I know I said it so last year too. But, this time I am serious.
Race swag was a cool full sleeve hoodie shirt and neat mug.
If you are looking for more specific info on the facilities provided by this event, then please refer to my older posts. They have more details.
