Autumn Woods Classic 10K - Run


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Maple Grove, Minnesota
United States
Three Rivers Park District
40F / 4C
Sunny
 		Total Time = 59m 57s
Overall Rank = 280/363
Age Group = 30-39
Age Group Rank = 45/70
Pre-race routine:

It was nice to have a race close to home! Breakfast of 2 eggos & PB with some gatorade, and headed out with kids at about 7:30.
Event warmup:

Mike ran the 5K first so my warm up was getting him settled and being there to cheer for him and congratulate him on his 28:10 finish (he's 9 - I need to watch out!). After he finished I ran to the car to stretch my legs a bit and get my new Amphipod belt for it's first use. Didn't stretch as much as I should have for the chilly weather.
Run
  • 59m 57s
  • 6.21 miles
  • 09m 39s  min/mile
Comments:

This was my first 10K and I loved it! My goal was to finish under 60 minutes, and did, by three seconds! The first five miles felt really good; by the 6th mile my hamstrings started to tighten up and I was ready to finish. I treated it as a training run, and practiced with my amphipod for the 1/2 marathon, drinking an ounce or so at every mile. I felt good at the end, but I know that I need to do more long runs in preparation for the 1/2 marathon! Last year I ran the 5K here and it was my first race of any kind ever. I ran it in just over 36 minutes and I was pretty tired. What a difference a year makes!
What would you do differently?:

Not much. I think I ran this as well as I could have at this time!
Post race
Warm down:

Spent some time with other BTers - Autumn, Jay, Ian, and Steve. It was great to have a support team! Had some snack and gatorade. Should have stretched. Kids both ran the 1K so I watched them run and wandered the activities area.

What limited your ability to perform faster:

I need to do MUCH MORE STRETCHING every day! I also need to incorporate more long runs and get onto my training schedule more seriously. After my last tri/du I haven't been quite so disciplined...I'm ready, though!

Event comments:

This will be an annual event for our family!




Last updated: 2005-10-08 12:00 AM
Running
00:59:57 | 06.21 miles | 09m 39s  min/mile
Age Group: 45/70
Overall: 280/363
Performance: Good
My pace was pretty steady - for my first 10K that made me happy! mile 1-9:30; mile 2-9:04; mile 3-9:17; mile 4-9:26; mile 5-9:37; mile 6-9:31.
Course: One big loop of mostly paved roads and trails, with a few gravel areas. Some rolling hills, a boardwalk, and great scenery!
Keeping cool Good Drinking Just right
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Good
Mental exertion [1-5] 3
Physical exertion [1-5] 4
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] 4