Fairfield 5K - Run5k


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Fairfield, Connecticut
United States
The Fairfield Half Marathon, Inc
70F / 21C
Sunny
 		Total Time = 19m 10s
Overall Rank = 21/883
Age Group = 40-44
Age Group Rank = 4/41
Pre-race routine:

We stopped by Starbucks to meet up with friends before heading down to Fairfield. I had a small drip on the way down but nothing to eat.
Event warmup:

I did some jogging before the race and then did some quick pick ups in the parking lot to warm up my legs and stretched a little. I decided to race in my Newtons today. They are so light compared to my Asics. It was a good decision.
Run
  • 19m 10s
  • 3.1 miles
  • 06m 11s  min/mile
Comments:

I started off in the second row and ran the first mile fast but comfortable. I ran it under 6 like normal but it felt easier today. After the first mile I throttled back a little and dialed in the 6:20ish pace for mile 2 and still felt pretty good and decided I wasn't going to fade on mile 3. I was able to hold my pace on the 3rd mile which is usually where I drop off into the 7 min range but not today. I felt strong. Once I came through the 3 mile mark I was sure I could go under 20 minutes and I picked it up again and ran hard to the finish. I was happy to see the 19:10 as I passed over the finish line. Great PR for me.
What would you do differently?:

Nothing. Felt great
Post race
Warm down:

We went over to watch all of the half marathon finishers.

What limited your ability to perform faster:

NADA

Event comments:

Great 5K course and race. The venue and post race activities are excellent.




Last updated: 2009-06-29 12:00 AM
Running
00:19:10 | 03.1 miles | 06m 11s  min/mile
Age Group: 4/41
Overall: 21/883
Performance: Good
Mile 1 - 5:53 Mile 2 - 6:24 Mile 3 - 6:27 Last .1 - :26
Course: This is a flat and fast course. It starts off down at Jennings Beach and does a loop through the neighborhoods and finishes back down at the beach.
Keeping cool Good Drinking Just right
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Good
Mental exertion [1-5] 5
Physical exertion [1-5] 5
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