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The Billy Kelly Memorial 5k & 5 Mile Road Race - Run5k


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Mansfield, Massachusetts
United States
30F / -1C
Sunny
Total Time = 31m 49s
Overall Rank = 230/316
Age Group = 30-39
Age Group Rank = 26/39
Pre-race routine:

I actually was able to jump in a jacuzzi since one was available at the hotel where this race was held (our family decided to make it a mini-vacation) and then I stretched.
Event warmup:

I jogged about a bit...don't usually do that but if felt pretty good.
Run
  • 31m 49s
  • 3.11 miles
  • 10m 14s  min/mile
Comments:

This race was VERY disorganized...great swag and nice course but the volunteers really seemed less than enthusiastic with the exception of the folks calling out mile splits...they were great! No one knew what to do or where to go after the race and the start was quite sudden...I was chatting with my pal and had to really scramble to start!
What would you do differently?:

Probably skip the GU or eat better. I had a horrible stomach ache in the last mile.
Post race
Warm down:

Not much...just relieved to get warm!

What limited your ability to perform faster:

The cold...I need to be more consistent with my workouts also. But that being said, the first two miles felt wonderful!

Event comments:

This race easily could have been one of the best ever with more organization...I'm thankful to the folks running it, however , and am planning on competing again next yer.




Last updated: 2008-10-26 12:00 AM
Running
00:31:49 | 03.11 miles | 10m 14s  min/mile
Age Group: 0/39
Overall: 0/316
Performance: Average
1st mile: 9:15 2nd mile: 19:30
Course: Flat, double-back course...I got to see how many people I was in front of...how exciting!
Keeping cool Good Drinking Just right
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Average
Mental exertion [1-5] 5
Physical exertion [1-5] 5
Good race? Yes
Evaluation
Course challenge Just right
Organized? No
Events on-time? Yes
Lots of volunteers? Yes
Plenty of drinks? No
Post race activities: Good
Race evaluation [1-5] 3

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