Como já foi tornado público, este ano a organização da Meia Maratona de Lisboa vai limitar as inscrições do evento a 30.000 participantes. Por esse mesmo facto, fazemos saber com bastante satisfação que a pouco mais de duas semanas da realização da prova (Domingo, 16 de Março, 10h30m) registam-se já 27.000 atletas inscritos para participar na grande Festa do atletismo mundial.

Divulguem e inscrevam-se, se estiverem em forma. Para os mais interessados, podem ir ao meu blog de corrida – o Myruns – que encontrarão em breve links e recursos úteis para planear treinos e monitorizar-se decentemente no running.

The day started early, Woke up at 7:15 a.m., took a reinforced breakfast and off we went to Oeiras. We left the car there and got to the starting point (Algés) by train – participants in the race could travel for free – a nice attention from the organization.

The race started at 10:00 a.m. sharp. Since I was in the last group of participants (those with no official mark or with more than 48min. per 10km), we only started effectively 4 minutes later.

The first two kilometers where dedicated to pass slow runners (or fast walkers as I call them), so I could only get into my normal pace at 3 km.

The race itself was pleasant to do, with only three moderate climbs, especially the last one at 8 km, with a slight inclination but lengthy. The last kilometer was a breeze, and I even managed to accelerate as I arrived to the finish line.

I decided not to take the Nike+ kit nor the iPod, in order to get a full impression of the race and its ambience, since it’s my first participation in this kind of event. Despite being now officially addicted to run with the Nike+ kit, I’ve managed to control my pace smoothly.

8.500 people participated in the race, only 7.165 classified (view race’s classifications here).

Winners:

• Men – Rui Silva (Portugal) 29:04
• Women – Vanessa Fernandes (Portugal) 33:29

Top marks for the organization of Corrida do Tejo 2007! Hope to do it next year!

Corrida do Tejo 2007 official t-shirt


My time: 54:14


Corrida do Tejo 2007 participation medal