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Boston, Massachusetts
United States
RYKA Iron Girl
75F / 24C
Sunny
Total Time = 29m 26s
Overall Rank = /
Age Group = Mom-Daughter
Age Group Rank = 11/48
Pre-race routine:

Mom and I woke up at 5:45 to get ready. I ate breakfast and we left for the race.
Event warmup:

We met up with Patty and her friend, and met a new BTer Monica...we didn't see Ellen until just before the start. Porta Potty lines were so long, it took 15 minutes, and we got in line 3-4 minute before race start.
Run
  • 29m 26s
  • 3.11 miles
  • 09m 28s  min/mile
Comments:

They didn't chip timing at start only gun timing. It took us 90 seconds to get to the start and with 1400 women all starting at the same time, it was very congested and hard to pass people. I tried to stay up with Mom, but she would go through people, so I would have to wait and sometimes they would move together so I would wait longer. But I kept up with her....running a few steps behind her. Not until almost when we were done with mile 2 it was easier to run without dodging people.

Then I went ahead of my Mom, but I felt bad so let up a little bit. She then she told me to go so I went and passed lots of people. I started to parking lot near the finish, I started sprinting and here I passed more people. They announced my name when I crossed the mat. I got my finsher medal which is very cool and took off my chip. Shortly after my Mom finished.
What would you do differently?:

Go faster sooner
Post race
Warm down:

I got water and walked around.

I felt good because I finally beat my Mom. The Graves Girl team (mom & I) placed in the top 25% of mother-daughter teams which I though was cool as I'm 11 and she is older. Some of the teams had 20 year old daughters.

What limited your ability to perform faster:

Too many slow people blocking me in.

Event comments:

Race activities were terrific, but given how they had so many start at same time (5K & 10K) without chip timing, it made the run more difficult as it was congested.


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Last updated: 2006-07-03 12:00 AM
Running
00:29:26 | 03.11 miles | 09m 28s  min/mile
Age Group: 0/48
Overall: 0/
Performance: Average
Course: Flat loop
Keeping cool Good Drinking Not enough
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Good
Mental exertion [1-5] 3
Physical exertion [1-5] 4
Good race? Yes
Evaluation
Course challenge Just right
Organized? Yes
Events on-time? Yes
Lots of volunteers? Yes
Plenty of drinks? Yes
Post race activities: Good
Race evaluation [1-5] 4

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2006-07-09 2:02 PM

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2006-07-09 2:09 PM
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Congratulations Emily   You guys did GREAT!!!  You are so fast!!! 
2006-07-09 2:11 PM
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you are one speedy gazelle Miss Emily!  It was very nice to see you again today and congratulations on a great race 

 

2006-07-09 2:20 PM
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Great race Emily! Too bad you had to dodge so many people at the beginning!

I'm sure Mom is so proud of you - I hope you're not rubbing it in too much that you beat her! 

Did you ever end up winning anything off of the raffle? 

2006-07-09 4:26 PM
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Great race Emily!!!
2006-07-09 4:53 PM
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Wow! So fast, and ONLY 11. Watch out, world!

I liked your comment that you are 11 and your Mum is, well, older....

Edited by maureen 2006-07-09 4:54 PM


2006-07-09 5:22 PM
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Very cool, Emily!  It's good for you to race with your mom!  Hey girl, you run FAST!

 

2006-07-09 8:39 PM
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You did awesome Emily!!!

We are very proud of you...you kicked it up a notch and finished strong and really helped our team.

Amazing results...top 25% and I know we can get faster next year.

Track camp this week will be great for you....you have so much potential and just need to have fun doing what you love!

40 seconds...hmmm that is 10 times as much as I beat you by....you did great! 

 

2006-07-09 8:59 PM
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Great race Emily! Keep challenging yourself and your mom.

You guys make a great team!
2006-07-10 12:58 AM
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You did a great job Emily. It was tough running around people in that first mile.  You and your mom did awesome. You should be proud! 

 



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2006-07-10 6:07 AM
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Emily, you are one cool kid. I love watching your progress and reading your RR's and logs because you are just so darn positive and happy, and that reminds me to be positive and happy and LOVE this great sport!  Thank you!


2006-07-10 6:35 AM
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Congratulations on your race. I love the matching outfits!
2006-07-10 8:28 AM
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Great race!  You are so fast even with all those people n your way.  Your mom is lucky to have you racing with her this summer.  I hope my daugheters want to do that when they get older!
2006-07-10 8:39 AM
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Emily, congrats on a great race and you almsot place top 10 on your AG! that is so cool next time you will do that for sure, keep up with the training and feel free to shoot me a PM anytime you have Qs about training

Good job!

2006-07-10 3:17 PM
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Great race Emily! 
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