The Epic Battle
Yesterday, I received a first hand race report on the Chris vs. Cody 1/2 marathon battle in Sarasota, Fl. directly from Cody.
Chris and Cody were quickly away from the pack in the earlier miles. Their closest pursuer was Sheri Piers the leading female runner.
Chris and Cody were right to together at 7 miles in 38:11 with Sheri just over a minute back. From this point, it appears that Chris and Cody started throwing surges at one another. Ultimately, Cody got in the last surge and created a small gap. Cody crossed the finish line in 1:12:14 with Chris just behind him in 1:12:45. Sheri kept them honest winning the female open in 1:15:52
As I understand it, both Chris and Cody ran PRs.
Based on this being a two man effort, I see a lot of potential for improvement. Put them in a bigger race with a large pack of runners, Cody and/or Chris might be able to run 1:10.
Hopefully, we see them in one of the bigger 1/2 marathons possibly Philly or Rock and Roll this fall. That sub 70 minute 1/2 might just be possible for them.
Chris and Cody were quickly away from the pack in the earlier miles. Their closest pursuer was Sheri Piers the leading female runner.
Chris and Cody were right to together at 7 miles in 38:11 with Sheri just over a minute back. From this point, it appears that Chris and Cody started throwing surges at one another. Ultimately, Cody got in the last surge and created a small gap. Cody crossed the finish line in 1:12:14 with Chris just behind him in 1:12:45. Sheri kept them honest winning the female open in 1:15:52
As I understand it, both Chris and Cody ran PRs.
Based on this being a two man effort, I see a lot of potential for improvement. Put them in a bigger race with a large pack of runners, Cody and/or Chris might be able to run 1:10.
Hopefully, we see them in one of the bigger 1/2 marathons possibly Philly or Rock and Roll this fall. That sub 70 minute 1/2 might just be possible for them.
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