Unfortunately, this year, all the competitors were in for an unpleasant surprise. Strong Santa Anas were in force. All of Southern California was HOT with intense fire danger. Big fires were present in LA and OC this week (thank goodness, San Diego was spared). The weather was immensely dry, and by the end of the race, temperatures were in the high 80s/low 90s. Mike and Dave are not strong runners in hot weather, so they were a bit worried about this situation.
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The half marathon was to begin at 7:30. We arrived at Coronado between 6:30-6:45. It was nice and cool low 60s at the time. The start time was delayed a bit, which did not make the runners very happy, as any delay would lead to warmer temps during the run. By the start of the run, the sun was shining brightly and I think the temperature was near 70. Yikes!
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START - at Sunset Beach in Coronado
Right next to the beach and ocean
Mike and Dave trying to relax and get mentally prepared
Dave, all ready to go!
Start line.... rollerbladers and wheelies were preparing to start ahead of all the runners
There were about 200 rollerbladers registered for the race. Hmmmm... we may try this one year!
The runners are getting ready to go!
Find Mike and Dave! If you can find Mike, then look to the right, you may see the left side of Dave's head. A tuft of his hair is poking out behind some tall guy blocking my view of him.
After all the runners took off, I headed down to Imperial Beach to find them at the finish line. I somehow got lost around Coronado, and ended up driving along the runners on Highway 75! They closed off half of the highway for the race.
This shot was pretty cool because I was looking for the 1:40 and 1:45 pacers, as that's around where Mike and Dave would be. I then took a random shot. After downloading the picture, I realized that I think I got Mike in the picture! He's the one in blue shirt, blue hat, and running belt with water bottles! Cool!
Imperial Beach
Look off in the distance at the buildings on Coronado. That's where they started!
Dave's coming in!
Finishing strong...
I think 1:48 something was his time. Not what he was planning, but I think it's a fantastic time considering the heat.... Good job, Dave! (I missed Mike's ending, but he was only a few minutes behind Dave - and Mike REALLY hates the heat. Excellent job, Mike!)
Fire in Tijuana can be seen from the beach. Sigh.
After all the runners took off, I headed down to Imperial Beach to find them at the finish line. I somehow got lost around Coronado, and ended up driving along the runners on Highway 75! They closed off half of the highway for the race.
This shot was pretty cool because I was looking for the 1:40 and 1:45 pacers, as that's around where Mike and Dave would be. I then took a random shot. After downloading the picture, I realized that I think I got Mike in the picture! He's the one in blue shirt, blue hat, and running belt with water bottles! Cool!
Imperial Beach
Look off in the distance at the buildings on Coronado. That's where they started!
Dave's coming in!
Finishing strong...
I think 1:48 something was his time. Not what he was planning, but I think it's a fantastic time considering the heat.... Good job, Dave! (I missed Mike's ending, but he was only a few minutes behind Dave - and Mike REALLY hates the heat. Excellent job, Mike!)
Fire in Tijuana can be seen from the beach. Sigh.
Good job, Boys!
We celebrated with massive omelets at Le Peep, and huge naps in the afternoon....
So what's next, Dave? Carlsbad Half?
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