
Race: California International Marathon
Runner: Jarrod Ottman
Race Date: 12/04/2022
Location: Sacramento, California
Results: https://track.rtrt.me/e/CRRM-CIM-2022#/tracker/RL7E9HFK
Strava Activity Link: https://strava.app.link/REnIRDNowvb
3 Bests – What aspects of the race did you like the most?
I loved the course, had the perfect mix of hills and flats. The atmosphere, it was electric throughout the whole race.
Highlights of your race – What did you do well and enjoy about your race in particular?
I fueled perfectly. Raced the plan to best extent. Started comfortable and cut down. I blazed through the last 10K like I was supposed to and felt comfortable and great 22 miles.
Lessons for others – Share your pro-tips on the race to help the next runner
Use your fuel. Don’t use so much that you’re full and uncomfortable but utilize what you got.
Lessons you learned that will help you next time around
I can go out conservative, but don’t hold back too much and hold off your potential fitness. Race to what you know!
Aesthetics – Is it a pretty course?
It was a great course! A lot of spectators.
Organized and well run – Did it feel like a well-oiled machine or were they flying by the seat of their pants?
It was organized.
Competition – Is there a strong field?
This year was USATF National Marathon Championships so it was a very elite field.
Aid Stations – Standard fare or anything special to know about the aid stations in terms of what’s available or when?
The aid stations were amazing. Not only do you get your water but you get Nuun, Gu/Gels. Very helpful for someone who does not have their own bottles on the table.
Weather and typical race conditions
Weather usually seems to be 40 mid, this time the course was wet from rain but it held off during the race.
Spectators – Is this a friendly course for your friends?
Very friendly spectator course.
How’s the Swag?
Cool shirts nice medals and small and decent post race jacket
The Overall Score – How many stars do you give this race and do you recommend that others run it?
5!