Yarra Valley Grape Run - Run8k


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Tarrawarra, Victoria
Australia
Start to Finish
17C / 63F
Precipitation
 		Total Time = 43m 23s
Overall Rank = 15/62
Age Group = 30-39
Age Group Rank = 4/19
Pre-race routine:

Drove to Tarrawarra Estate and arrived early expecting to be able to register and then drive to finish line to catch the bus back to the start at Tarrawarra - however, we were informed we "probably" didn't have enough time so we just hung out at the cafe waiting for start.
Event warmup:

Didn't do too much... I felt warm and only spent 5 mins or so stretching before jogging down to start line (approx 200 meters).
Run
  • 43m 23s
  • 8 kms
  • 05m 25s  min/km
Comments:

Started strong and got into good rythem and position early. First hill was a bit of a killer, but began to look forward to the downhill sections! My hip started to hurt a little during the last km but all-in-all I was very happy with the run!
What would you do differently?:

Perhaps stretch a little better before the race.
Post race
Warm down:

Minimal. Walked around finish area (in the rain and mud) and waited for Lori to finish (She did awesome... 50min 16sec).



What limited your ability to perform faster:

Still early into my training and my stamina isn't as good as it could be to get better.

Event comments:

Nothing to do with Race organinsation, however the finish area was very muddy due to the rain... but all-in-all.. very good!


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Last updated: 2010-08-22 12:00 AM
Running
00:43:23 | 08 kms | 05m 25s  min/km
Age Group: 4/19
Overall: 15/62
Performance: Good
Course: Undulating / Hilly course from Tarrawarra Estate to Yarra Glen Recreation Reserve. Running along road.
Keeping cool Good Drinking Just right
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Good
Mental exertion [1-5] 4
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: Average
Race evaluation [1-5] 4