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Comments: Knew this would be a small race, but had no idea what kind of runners would show up. This was the first year that the Mi Nana's Salsa Challenge added a 5K. Going into the race, I hadn't done much speedwork. My endurance is where it should be, but I didn't feel like I was it top 5K shape and really didn't think I had a shot to PR. I never looked at my Garmin during the run, but it didn't feel fast. I was gasping for air and even felt a side stich about 2.25 miles in. Overall, it was a good run, but I'm capable of much more had I put in some speedwork. Let's call this a speedwork training session for next week's tri. A little disappointed to have 3 or 4 people pass my in the last 1/2 mile (an 11 yr old smoked by me and some guy past me right before the finish), but I still felt I finished strong. I represent Cazadores Tequila - which is the official tequila of the event. I convinced my boss that this would be good brand promotion if I ran in a Cazadores Tequila shirt. My company paid my entry and I had several people come up to me afterwards and start talking about tequila. I guess it worked! What would you do differently?: More speedwork, naybe a little better hydration prior.  Post race
Warm down: Grabbed some water, a banana, and a Cazadores margarita! It was cold,but probably not the best post-run beverage - so I didn't drink all of it. Took a photo with some other folks from work (also wearing Cazadores t-shirts) and then headed home to pick up the family and return to Salsa Challenge. What limited your ability to perform faster: just me Event comments: Nice addition to this event. Free and early admission to Salsa Challenge with your race bib. Profile Album Last updated: 2012-04-23 12:00 AM
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4 Peaks Racing
80F / 27C
Sunny
Overall Rank = 17/304
Age Group = M40-49
Age Group Rank = 5/30
No need to wake up early or do anything special, I just needed to get up, have my coffee and go through my normal morning routine.
Got checked in around 7:30 and headed back to my car to drop off my gear. headed back to the start and did some stretching. With a tri on the schedule next weekend, I wanted to run a good race but not injure myself.