Mini Marthon '08

Saturday was the Indianapolis Mini Marathon, the annual 13.1 miles of fun. I was very focused on a time of 1:45:00 and had done that time in training. I finished with a time of 1:49:22, which was a personal best, but slightly disappointing considering my goal. A time of 1:45 translates into about 8 minutes per mile. I was averaging 7:50 a mile for the first 5 miles and 8:06 for the first 10 miles, but then I slowed down to a 9:08 for the last 5K. After mile 9, the bright sun came out and it got very warm. The weather had been great up until then. It was still a fun event and it is great to relax at the Taylor tent in Military Park with friends. Joy did the 5K and had her best time in that race (34:20). Andrew had his best mini and was about 1:33. To look up more results, click here.

Ben and Andrew before the Mini.

Joy, Becky, and Kristen before the 5K.

Becky, Andy, Ben and Joy at the Taylor Tent.

Kristen, Andrew, Ben and Joy after the race.

Ben, Andrew, and Andy relaxing after 13.1 miles!

Nicole, Joy, and Megan
(Nicole and Megan both ran the Mini!)