MRTC Cross Country Series 8k+ - Run5 Mile


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Memphis, Tennessee
United States
MRTC
35F / 2C
Sunny
 		Total Time = 38m 13s
Overall Rank = 3/250
Age Group = 30-34m
Age Group Rank = 1/20
Pre-race routine:

Eat turkey sandwich, stretch really good.
Event warmup:

Jog trails to examine condition, run 2 100m strides
Run
  • 38m 13s
  • 5 miles
  • 07m 38s  min/mile
Comments:

Ran well at start. Entered trail in about 6th place, passd two guys early on, then another midway through. Really disappointed that I couldn't catch the guy in front of me for 2nd place. Course was in decent shape compared to the 5k on the same trail system just the week before. I think the freezing over and accumulation of ice was a good thing.
What would you do differently?:

Not eat fries and drink beer the night before. I felt my stomach giving me problems as I tried to pass the guy in front of me. I decided to settle for third place and avoid injury given that Boston is my main focus now. However, still disappointed with 3rd place. I beat the 2nd place guy in the 5k the week before and should have more endurance than him!!
Post race
Event comments:

Loved this trail race!




Last updated: 2010-01-31 12:00 AM
Running
00:38:13 | 05 miles | 07m 38s  min/mile
Age Group: 1/20
Overall: 3/250
Performance: Good
Course: Trails which were iced over or slushy or muddy. I think the course was longer than the 8k that is advertised.
Keeping cool Below average 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] 5