2008 Detroit Half Marathon

Yep, it's that time of year again! This year I did the half marathon instead of the full thing, thought I would try something new in my third time round! Unfortunately I was sick and my Halls cough drop only lasted 3 miles, but it was a perfect day! My results are below and so is a post-race picture for everyone to laugh at/photo-manipulate. I've never been drunk or high, but I imagine that's how I'd look if I was ever under the influence. There may or may not be a couple of extremely shaky pictures taken during the race by my sister to follow.

Race Distance: 13.1 miles (21.1km)

Graham Beatty #16610
Windsor, Ontario
Age: 21 Gender: M
Distance: Half Marathon
Chip Time: 1:34:21
Overall Place: 130th (8435 total runners)
Gender Place: 112th (3814 male runners total)
Division (M 20-29) Place: 14th (225 males 20-29 total)

My goal for next year's half is top 10 in my age division (14th this year) and a sub- 1:30 time (1 hour 34 minutes 21 seconds this year). This was my first half marathon.



*No, the image has not been compressed. I'm actually that lanky and awkward! *

If this picture was taken after the marathon, how come you don't look sweaty OR sick, for that matter?

Seen along the race route :

The guy second from the right really seems to be getting excited about the cheer!

This image is posted on the Detroit News website... recognize anyone?



*Hint the blue shoes give it away!*