I think most people assume Puerto Rico is a pretty flat island, but the runners at the famous San Blas Half Marathon would beg to differ. Check out the elevation gain in this course profile!

We just received this great race recap from Rafael who PR’ed in PR. Nice work!

Hello Newton…

Just to keep in touch. I recently run for the first time in my career as a runner in a half marathon. It is by far the most difficult half marathon of all in my little island of Puerto Rico and some people tells me that it is even more difficult than running the complete New York Marathon. All this because of its elevation profile, the constant turns and the hot temperature of the Caribbean Islands.

I finished it in 1:51:00, a PR in my first Half Marathon! I was surprised by my own performance. My intentions was to make it in about 2 hours but, when I finished the up hill, I was so confident and fresh that I unleash everything that was left in my legs. I haven’t feel any pains science using the Newtons and in the start line every one was looking to my Newtons. I was wearing all the clothing items that you send to me and I think that I get some attention to the brand.

I send to you and attachment of the route elevation profile so you can see how difficult was this half marathon. And a photo of my self before the race whit my Newton gear.

Thanks a lot…

From Puerto Rico:
Rafael Maldonado Rivera.

Coming soon: World Best 10K. I’m planning to make a PR of under 40 minutes!!!

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