U.S. 10K Classic - Run


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Marietta, Georgia
United States
I don't know
Sunny
 		Total Time = 50m 30s
Overall Rank = 496/12k +
Age Group = 35 - 35
Age Group Rank = 0/
Pre-race routine:

I ate some oatmeal on the way to the corporate group picture and drank some water. No coffee for a change.
Event warmup:

Stood in line for the john after the picture. Stretched a little then went over to the starting area for the National Anthem. Worked my way toward the frontish and then we were off like a herd of turtles!!
Run
  • 50m 30s
  • 6.21 miles
  • 08m 08s  min/mile
Comments:

I wanted to run an 8:00 min/ mile and I was able to get pretty close. When I passed the 5 mile mark and they called out something around 40 minutes I knew I was going to get in close to what I wanted to run. I came through the chute and finished with a 50:30 official time!!! I got a MEDAL..they give them to the first 1000 runners to finish. I could not believe it.
What would you do differently?:

Run more to be better prepared.
Post race
Warm down:

Walked around and got something to drink and snacks. Looked for some of the guys from work but didn't see anyone. So after a little while I piled on one of the shuttles and headed back home.

What limited your ability to perform faster:

Lack of preparation and prior running.

Event comments:

No goody bag after the race. Hard to carry a shirt, hat, drink, bagel, etc. with nothing to hold all the extra swag.

I actually took my GPS with me to help me maintain my pace better. It worked out great! I looked like a pack mule: GPS, fuel belt (no bottles just the pocket), data collector, HR monitor and of course number belt.

I guess this time next year I will start in the back and be pushing our son in a jogger stroller!! I CAN"T WAIT!!!




Last updated: 2005-09-07 12:00 AM
Running
00:50:30 | 06.21 miles | 08m 08s  min/mile
Age Group: 0/
Overall: 496/12k +
Performance: Good
Mile Split AvHR 1 7:57 151 2 8:10 163 16:08 3 7:54 162 24:02 4 7:54 163 31:57 5 8:58 164 40:56 1.2 9:30 168 50.26 (unofficial)
Course: HILLS...lots of hills. Course runs from Cumberland Mall on 41, north to White Water Park.
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: Good
Race evaluation [1-5] 4