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Rocktoberfest 5k - Run5k
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Comments: Opening stats going into race: PR 24:20, but I knew I could beat that in spite of recent IT band and other issues. First 100 yards or so was a modest incline. I sprinted to get to the front of the pack. One minute in my HR monitor started beeping to say my HR was 178+; oops, I forgot to turn that off! I spent the first mile, mostly downhill, trying not to overextend myself. I finished the first mile in 6:30 but was worried about my high HR. The second mile was almost entirely uphill. My HR was steadily over 180 by this point and I was worried I'd completely gas, but I kept going. The third mile was down/up/down/up. Kept pushing hard and started picking some folks off near the end. The last 1/4 mile was up a gradual incline and I managed to catch and pass several folks that had been 20-40 yards in front of me for most of the race. For the race as a whole my pace was 6:54 and my HR 181. Can't believe I could sustain that high an effort level. HR hit 192 at the end. What would you do differently?: Nothing. This was a great effort for me.  Post race
Warm down: Waited around, texted Patrick, and cheered Sarah to her finish. We both finished second in our age groups! Last updated: 2011-10-22 12:00 AM
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 2011-10-25 3:16 PM |
Veteran  232   Charlotte Gold member |  Subject: Rocktoberfest 5k |
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Charlotte Dowd YMCA
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Overall Rank = 16/306
Age Group = 35-39M
Age Group Rank = 2/11
Got up at 5:30. Nanny came to watch the kids so that Sarah and I could go and do this together. Had an oatmeal bar and went to race site.
Did a short 1/4 mile warmup with Sarah 5 minutes before race start. As I waited there was a little delay and I saw my HR climb from 80 to 120 as start neared.