I think the course was a bit long, my watch got my time at 1:44:48 and my official time was 1:45:26. I was looking for myself in all the clips because I recognized a lot of the people you were running with, good chance we ran near each other! Either way its a PR and I hit my goal time so I'm very happy. The sun rise over ambassador bridge was gorgeous and I felt great for the first half. A big group of people I knew raced this one and everyones low point was that tunnel lol
Congrats on the PR! I was a little nervous about the clouds, but the sunrise still looked amazing. Running longer is pretty common; course lengths are determined by the SPR, or shortest possible route, which means you have to cut every corner as close as possible. Runner's Word has a pretty good explanation on this: www.runnersworld.com/training/a36511431/smartwatch-distance-discrepency/
Oh I died at the end of the tunnel. Ended up getting all real sweaty and hot in the tunnel, I didn't realize how much I was sweating, come out of the tunnel into that wall cold air boom instant chill. Never got back to my pre tunnel pace, but I did finish the international half. Next year I'm thinking of fall half-marathon for Ann Arbor, I'm going to give Detroit a break for a few years.
I am going to run my first half marathon ever this fall. I will probably only run a 12 minute pace but for a quite new runner I think its going to be good enough. Your video definitely gave me confidence that this going to be a great race. Thanks for sharing!
I found you because I'm considering this race for fall 2023 - I think you've sold me ;) Not sure I want to do the full - I have one in February and then I think I'm swearing off 26.2 after that (it will be my fifth and I never seem to get them right) so as long as the half also goes into Canada I think I'm in! My husband is from there so I think he'd be super excited to tag along for this one. I did want to see the bling at the end but even the ribbon alone looked pretty nice. Congrats!
Great Video. Good pace, congrats. Finished my marathon on goal time (Sub 3.50 actual time 3.48.50), great experience but from mile 24 till finish is the hardest thing I ever done. Even though I was running in decent pace each step felt harder and longer. At mile 25.2 my left hamstring gave up couldn't even walk. Sat down for at least minute to relax and Strech then slowly walked and jogged to the finish line. Looks like you started close to HM-1.50/M-3.50 pace group? I started just behind 3.50 pace group. I followed your tip on how to carry passport and it worked very well.
Thanks Marcus! I didn't lose GPS entirely, but it wasn't super accurate. It actually made my pace look a lot faster than it was. I just ignored my watch and tried to maintain a smooth pace until I got out of the tunnel.
I’ll be honest, they’re a bit pricey for marathon weekend, but Fort Ponchartrain and Foundation Hotels are going to be the closest to the start line. Both are nice. A little further out downtown, Shinola is the nicest hotel, and David Whitney Autograph and Siren Hotel are good options.
I think the course was a bit long, my watch got my time at 1:44:48 and my official time was 1:45:26. I was looking for myself in all the clips because I recognized a lot of the people you were running with, good chance we ran near each other! Either way its a PR and I hit my goal time so I'm very happy. The sun rise over ambassador bridge was gorgeous and I felt great for the first half. A big group of people I knew raced this one and everyones low point was that tunnel lol
Congrats on the PR! I was a little nervous about the clouds, but the sunrise still looked amazing. Running longer is pretty common; course lengths are determined by the SPR, or shortest possible route, which means you have to cut every corner as close as possible. Runner's Word has a pretty good explanation on this: www.runnersworld.com/training/a36511431/smartwatch-distance-discrepency/
Oh I died at the end of the tunnel. Ended up getting all real sweaty and hot in the tunnel, I didn't realize how much I was sweating, come out of the tunnel into that wall cold air boom instant chill. Never got back to my pre tunnel pace, but I did finish the international half. Next year I'm thinking of fall half-marathon for Ann Arbor, I'm going to give Detroit a break for a few years.
Yeah, the tunnel is always longer than I remember it. And GPS technology isn't perfect down there, so you never really know how fast you are going!
Casually talking about the race while running is incredible and killer footage!
Thanks! What you don’t see is me completely out of breath right after the camera cuts haha
Congrats man great time too! Running my first HM soon - your vid helped to settle the nerves!
Thanks Joe! Best wishes on your race!
I am going to run my first half marathon ever this fall. I will probably only run a 12 minute pace but for a quite new runner I think its going to be good enough. Your video definitely gave me confidence that this going to be a great race. Thanks for sharing!
Great to hear! It's a fun course, no matter what your pace.
Great video great finish!! Was a great day to run did my first full yesterday 5:04 but I did it.
Congrats Michael! No matter what your time, finishing an entire marathon is something to be proud of. Thanks for watching!
great video! I just ran my first full. Zero expectations with time. I just wanted to finish. I loved the course.
Thank for watching and congrats on the race!!
I found you because I'm considering this race for fall 2023 - I think you've sold me ;) Not sure I want to do the full - I have one in February and then I think I'm swearing off 26.2 after that (it will be my fifth and I never seem to get them right) so as long as the half also goes into Canada I think I'm in! My husband is from there so I think he'd be super excited to tag along for this one. I did want to see the bling at the end but even the ribbon alone looked pretty nice. Congrats!
Thanks for watching! The half does go into Canada; it's really a cool race.
This race is one to do (possibly for this fall), I am a citizen of both Canada and the USA, it's pretty perfect :)
Great recap of the International Half and congrats on beating 8 minutes. It’s easy to fall into a fast start there. I was 15 minutes behind you. Haha
Thanks for watching!
I appreciate all the Freep marathon content, great stuff
Thanks for watching!
Great review and footage of the race!
Thanks for watching!
Awesome vid! Congrats on a strong race. Running Detroit this weekend and really appreciate the course recap.
Thanks for watching! Have a great race!
Awh man I wish I saw you! I ran my first marathon Sunday!!!
Congratulations!!!
Great Video. Good pace, congrats. Finished my marathon on goal time (Sub 3.50 actual time 3.48.50), great experience but from mile 24 till finish is the hardest thing I ever done. Even though I was running in decent pace each step felt harder and longer. At mile 25.2 my left hamstring gave up couldn't even walk. Sat down for at least minute to relax and Strech then slowly walked and jogged to the finish line. Looks like you started close to HM-1.50/M-3.50 pace group? I started just behind 3.50 pace group. I followed your tip on how to carry passport and it worked very well.
Thank you and congratulations! Yep, I was around the 3.50 pace group for a bit. Glad you had a great experience!
@@FreshBrewRunClub Wish I could have seen you. Next time
1:38 it'll always be Cobo Hall to me as well 😀.
Very nice video me my wife and daughter ran the International half their first we had a ball!!!!❤
Congratulations! Great day for a race
Great video! Did you record the whole race?? Way to go!!
Mostly just what was in the video
Great video and very nice run!
Thank you!!!
Your really fast congratulations 🍾🎊🎉
Thanks!!
Great video, do you loose gps for a bit when you go in that tunnel under the river?
Thanks Marcus! I didn't lose GPS entirely, but it wasn't super accurate. It actually made my pace look a lot faster than it was. I just ignored my watch and tried to maintain a smooth pace until I got out of the tunnel.
Any recs on hotels close to finish line
I’ll be honest, they’re a bit pricey for marathon weekend, but Fort Ponchartrain and Foundation Hotels are going to be the closest to the start line. Both are nice. A little further out downtown, Shinola is the nicest hotel, and David Whitney Autograph and Siren Hotel are good options.