George Washington Parkway Classic 10 Miler - Run5k


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Alexandria, Virginia
United States
Pacers Store
Sunny
 		Total Time = 28m 44s
Overall Rank = /
Age Group =
Age Group Rank = 0/
Pre-race routine:

Woke up at 545 and got ready. Had a bagel and OJ and grabbed my H2O and headed to Old Town. It was hard to park so I found a place off Washington Blvd and walked to the bus pick up. I was at the starting point WAY early. But I guess that is OK. The bathroom lines were hurendous.

Event warmup:

There was a workout instructor there who had everyone gather around as we did jumping jacks, squats, and marching. It was a nice little warm up and everyone was participating so it was very cool!
Run
  • 28m 44s
  • 3.14 miles
  • 09m 09s  min/mile
Comments:

I started out at the front of the runners. It was neat to see the motorcycle and the leaders so close. But that quickly changed. started out way to fast. 7:50s and slowed down around mile 1. Got in a groove after mile 2 but by that time, it was time to finish. Oh well. I evened out at 9s.
What would you do differently?:

I had my pasta and water the night before...but I really felt like I wasnt hydrated.
Post race
Warm down:

I walked the activites are. Lots of stuff to see. Then I sat on the curb and watched the 10 milers come in.

What limited your ability to perform faster:

I am sure it doesn help that i played two softball games yesterday. They put me in as catcher for 2 hours so the up and down squats for 2 hours wasn't the best the day before a run.

Event comments:

Great race. Very well put on. LOTS of volunteers! I hope to be able to sign up on time for the 10 miler next year.




Last updated: 2009-04-24 12:00 AM
Running
00:28:44 | 03.14 miles | 09m 09s  min/mile
Age Group: 0/
Overall: 0/
Performance: Good
Course: Mostly flat. Nice course. 2 water stops
Keeping cool Average Drinking Not enough
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Good
Mental exertion [1-5] 4
Physical exertion [1-5] 3
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] 5