great race report - The analysis at the end is the best part. Long slow (hilly) miles seem to make for the best training whatever the distance. I am slightly jealous of your PR, I've been struggling to get below 1:40, but marathon training makes that tricky. So I'm glad to hear it was almost-puke-hard. I haven't raced at that level in awhile. And when I do, you've given me the confidence to know that its worth it, because I can/will go sub 1:40! Congrats on an awesome race!!! (Rach649)