Marathon Man: Delaware Distance Classic

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Ray Takes On Local Runners

With just 2 weeks before the big race in Ireland, it was too hard to pass up this local race (10/13/02). My running partner Greg suggested we do it, and I found out that Coach Amy would also be there.

Sunday morning race time was 8:30, with registration commencing at 7:30, so I arrived at the entrance to Frawley Stadium bright and early. Actually, it wasn't very bright since it was an overcast day with a comfortable 60 degrees, but 97% humidity. I was only considering this a tune-up for my marathon, so I was loose and not pressuring myself with lofty expectations.

The photos on this page were all taken after I completed the run and grabbed a bagel and gatorade for brunch!

Getting Started / Training Log - my weekly commentary
Philadelphia Distance Run - my first event, a half marathon
Delaware Distance Classic - 15k race in Wilmington (this page)
Dublin City Marathon: Sightseeing - the trip, the team and the sights
Dublin City Marathon: The Race - the main event.......step by step
Dublin City Marathon: Celebration - party after the race, the trip home
2003 running events! - Yes, I'm addicted.

Ray's 15K stats - - - Overall 125th of 252 - - - - - - Age group Male(40-44) 17th of 26 - - - Official time 1:13:41 - - - Pace 7:56 (per mile) - - - Can you do better?

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Ray, with Greg Wilson

Running Around the Waterfront

See official race results at: Pike Creek Valley Running Club results page.

Running Commentary

Entrance to Frawley Stadium, home of the Wilmington Blue Rocks

Compared to the Philly Distance Run, with 8,500 participants, this was a much more informal race. But as I noticed within the first mile, these were almost all serious runners, so it's a good thing that Greg was there to "push" me to maintain a good pace. We ran together the whole way, at a very consistent 8 minute/mile pace that pleased me greatly.

The course started and ended in front of the ballpark and looped around the Shipyard Shops and much of the Wilmington waterfront. Nice day with nice people.

Ray is flanked by coach Amy and her husband Joe. They're in training for the Philadelphia Marathon in November. Amy captured first place in her age group, and finished just a few strides behind Joe. Both of them left Ray in the dust, but we all took a 3 mile cool-down jog after the race.

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Back to:

Marathon Man - my running home page
Training Log 2002 - my weekly commentary from the start of Joints in Motion training
Philadelphia Distance Run - my first event, a half marathon
Delaware Distance Classic - 15k race in Wilmington
Dublin City Marathon: Sightseeing - the trip, the team and the sights
Dublin City Marathon: The Race - the main event.......step by step
Dublin City Marathon: Celebration - party after the race, the trip home, final thoughts
Bermuda Walking Marathon 2002 - Team DE in Bermuda
Disney Marathon 2003 - J.I.M. Team DE in Florida
2003 running events! - Yes, I'm addicted - 2003 half-marathons, Broad Street Run.
2003 Marathons - preparations for Alaska and NYC
Humpy's Marathon Course - Slideshow of the trails of Anchorage, Alaska
Anchorage 2003 - Travel to Alaska and cruise the fjords
Anchorage 2003 - Team Eastern PA takes on Humpy's Marathon
Anchorage 2003 - Road trip to Talkeetna and Denali sightseeing
Anchorage 2003 - Team Members explore Anchorage
Anchorage 2003 - Team Cobey's Alaskan Adventure: Hiking, Kayaking
Anchorage 2003 - More sightseeing photos: Fjords Cruise, Alaska Zoo