Hope for Haiti 5K Run - Run


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Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
United States
Hope for Haiti
38F / 3C
Precipitation
 		Total Time = 8h 00m
Overall Rank = 117/170
Age Group = 40-44
Age Group Rank = 14/20
Pre-race routine:

Alarm went off, I felt like I was in hell. Too damn early. Got up, got dressed, ate a doughnut (mmm), drove to event and got my goodie bag.
Event warmup:

Did a few leg stretches and jogged in place.
Run
  • 43m 20s
  • 3.2 miles
  • 13m 32s  min/mile
Comments:

My HR shot up early...maybe because I'm not used to running in the morning? I just kept running and enjoyed myself.
What would you do differently?:

Nothing - unless there are races that start later in the day. I had to come home and take a nap.
Post race
Warm down:

Was handed a bottle of water - drank it. Waited for husband to come through finish line.

What limited your ability to perform faster:

Lack of experience/conditioning. Age. Weight. Sleepiness.

Event comments:

I don't feel right rating the race because it's my first, but I had a good time so I'll give it an "above average."




Last updated: 2010-02-20 12:00 AM
Running
00:43:20 | 03.2 miles | 13m 32s  min/mile
Age Group: 14/20
Overall: 117/170
Performance: Good
HR was 160+ almost entire race.
Course: The entire course was uphill, except for the final .25 mile. Is this possible? Sheesh.
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: Average
Race evaluation [1-5] 4