MVP Health Care Rochester Half-Marathon

The Rochester Half-Marathon (or fun-run) took place in conjunction with the marathon on Sunday, September 23. Perfect running weather greeted us, around 45 at the start and maybe 52 for the finish. It was great to not have to worry so much about dehydrating!

Several Sals runners did the race as training for a later fall marathon, led by the inscrutable Mike Weinpress at a 7:45/mile average, 1:41 finish and 6/50 in age group. Jen Katz finished in 1:43:20, 8/169 age group (wow). I had a 1:47:08, 8:11 pace 12/50 age group, Lou Katz a 1:53:30, 6/33 age group, 8:40 pace. Pete Leonard a 2:03, 4/20 age group, one second behind his daughter Sarah who was 66/169 age group.

As a Fleet Feet team member I enjoyed the special privilege of a semi-private port-o-john near the start line! This was amazing. They had two employees guarding the loo and as people waited 30 deep in line at the other johns I went right in. Life was beautiful. I even had a pre-race smile!

The past few years I have worked the race for YellowJacket Racing (timing, start/finish line management) from 3 or 3:30am-3pm or so. Running was much easier. Next up, more training for the Marine Corps Marathon in DC on October 28. We are quickly losing training time.