![]() The line for parking was long, and I still had to get to packet pick-up and get my skates on before getting to the start line. ![]() The race was scheduled to start for the Open Wave at 7:33 AM, so I was very late. Paul, where the race took place, until 7:15 AM. I got out of the house and on the road by the time I had planned, but didn’t get to St. This is a local race for Minnesota skaters, and it usually draws a big crowd from the local speed skating contingent here. The road conditions are decent, there aren’t a lot of big hills, and the pace is pretty fast. I like this race, generally, even if it is only a half marathon. Coming out of the Chicagoland, I was aggressive with the two weeks of training I had getting ready for this race. I have often felt that this race rejuvenates my confidence as a skater after the Chicagoland Inline Marathon, as I haven’t been able to keep up with the main pack at that race since I have raced it. However, after the race this year, this event should be considered a staple of the Midwest outdoor racing circuit and anyone within reasonable driving distance should put this race on their calendar. A lot of people question the value of the Minnesota Half Marathon.
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