Cul de Sac 5k - Run5k


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Glen Allen, Virginia
United States
Richmond Road Runners Club
84F / 29C
Sunny
Total Time = 37m 28s
Overall Rank = /
Age Group =
Age Group Rank = 0/
Event warmup:

Ran about a mile with my training team group, then stretched. Walked around, chatted with friends, went to the porta potty.
Run
  • 37m 28s
  • 3.11 miles
  • 12m 03s  min/mile
Comments:

Saw Kristen before the start, so we chatted a bit. She took off right away and dropped me. She's way too fast for me.

I ran with Andy and two girls that I run with on Saturday mornings. Much faster pace. I was trying to beat 35 minutes, but I started off a little too fast for that to happen. The course is kind of hilly and it gets crowded in the cul de sac turns. There was a water stop about half way through, so I got a cup of water. I was having problems with my shoes hurting for the second half of the race, which did not help the situation at all.

Around mile 3, Kristen, Sugar Daddy, the Monkeys, and Chewy the dog were waiting and cheering for us. That was great. When we turned into the finish, I sprinted ahead of Andy and outkicked him at the very end. I was entertained. I think he might get me back next week.
What would you do differently?:

Start off a little slower and have faster laps after.
Post race
Warm down:

Walked around, ate some pretzels and gatorade. Chatted with everyone.

Event comments:

It's a small 5k in a neighborhood. Not the fanciest race, but it's cheap and well run. People out in the neighborhood come out and cheer. Very fun race.




Last updated: 2009-07-02 12:00 AM
Running
00:37:28 | 03.11 miles | 12m 03s  min/mile
Age Group: 0/
Overall: 0/
Performance: Good
Course: Through neighborhoods near Shady Grove Elementary school. There are 3 cul de sacs that you run around and then you head back to the school.
Keeping cool Good Drinking Just right
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall:
Mental exertion [1-5]
Physical exertion [1-5]
Good race? Yes
Evaluation
Course challenge
Organized? Yes
Events on-time? Yes
Lots of volunteers? Yes
Plenty of drinks? Yes
Post race activities:
Race evaluation [1-5] 4