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New Orleans, Louisiana
United States
New Orleans Track Club
Sunny
 		Total Time = 28m 37s
Overall Rank = /
Age Group =
Age Group Rank = 0/
Pre-race routine:

This is the only race that I have done each year since I've been in New Orleans, and since I'm transferring out next month, I wasn't going to miss it this year. It's a great time, with a fun course and a nice little after-party.
Event warmup:

Drove the 15 mins to the race site, got my packet and t-shirt, stretched a little, and headed for the start line.
Run
  • 28m 37s
  • 3.11 miles
  • 09m 12s  min/mile
Comments:

I got to the start a little late, so I was towards the back of the pack. I should have known better, because I spent the first couple of minutes dodging walkers, pedestrians, and families of 15 that thought it would be cute to surround little 5 year old Johnny and watch him run a couple of blocks down the middle of the race course. Once I made the first turnaround on Decatur though, it thinned out. I knew this wasn't going to be my best 5k ever, so I didn't have any goals. I just ran at training pace and enjoyed the sights.
What would you do differently?:

Nothing.
Post race
Warm down:

Once again, I enjoyed some shrimp pasta, ceasar salad, and a cold beer. Always a good time.

Event comments:

NOTC is an outstanding racing club, with top-notch races. I'd highly recommend them to anyone. Thanks NOTC!




Last updated: 2009-04-28 12:00 AM
Running
00:28:37 | 03.11 miles | 09m 12s  min/mile
Age Group: 0/
Overall: 0/
Performance: Good
Course: Start/finish on Decatur, through the French Quarter.
Keeping cool Average Drinking
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall:
Mental exertion [1-5]
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