13th Annual Gobble Gobble Gobble 4 Miler - Run4 Mile


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Somerville, MA, Massachusetts
United States
Marathon Sports
50F / 10C
Overcast
Total Time = 28m 40s
Overall Rank = 247/2207
Age Group = M20-29
Age Group Rank = 49/211
Run
  • 28m 40s
  • 4 miles
  • 07m 10s  min/mile
Comments:

I told myself I was going to run this as a tempo run, and I think that's the only way I don't go out too hard, because I think my pacing was absolutely perfect for this one. 7:20 or so for mile 1, 7:10 for the next two miles then 6-something to finish where I had a solid kick to finish. Passed a bunch of people the last mile, only got passed by one person. I had about 30 seconds in me I think but it was a good run, I'm biking tomorrow so this run wasn't exactly an A race so I'm very happy with the way it went.

One thing: the official results had me at 29:09, but they started everyone at the exact same time and it took me a half minute to get to the official start line. I had my watch timing myself and I trust what I have because I hit it right at the start line and finish line. I'm fine with the extra time, this wasn't a big race for me, but it is annoying.
What would you do differently?:

Nothing. Great run.
Post race
Warm down:

quarter mile jog, quick stretch then a few beers. Maybe more than a few :)

What limited your ability to perform faster:

Being a bad runner? Yeah, that sounds about right.

Event comments:

Great race, for a town 4-miler Somerville puts on a great run. Definitely something I'll be coming back for years for.




Last updated: 2009-11-11 12:00 AM
Running
00:28:40 | 04 miles | 07m 10s  min/mile
Age Group: 49/211
Overall: 247/2207
Performance: Good
Course: Rolling hills, two decent .1 mi climbs at 2.5, then a steady downhill to 3.5 where it was a flat finish.
Keeping cool Drinking
Post race
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Mental exertion [1-5]
Physical exertion [1-5]
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Plenty of drinks?
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