Frigid 5 mile - Run


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Murrysville, Pennsylvania
United States
Elite Runner and Walker
20F / -7C
Precipitation
 		Total Time = 51m 58s
Overall Rank = 70/92
Age Group = 20 - 29
Age Group Rank = 4/4
Pre-race routine:

I got up early to strech and get bundle for a snow winter run. I drove a hour to the race site. Grabbed a Gatorade and Water before registering. They had closed registration early but I got my name in for approval to register the day of the event. I registered, stretched and tried to keep warm in my car.
Event warmup:

Stretch, iceyhot my legs, 2 asprin, drank lots of water, and some gatorde. The reason for the Icyhot is bc I had problem with shin splint earlier this week and it was just a extra precaution even though my shins weren't really hurting me that morning
Run
  • 51m 58s
  • 5 miles
  • 10m 23s  min/mile
Comments:

The race itself was fun for being the first race of the year. i tried to run without stopping during this race but unfortunatly the footing was so abd that walking was easier and safer. I didn't feel out of shape but my calves were burning a bit. I did find myself walking probably 3 mins of my total time racing. the run was fun and the volunteers were freezing there butts off for us.
What would you do differently?:

I would wear runners crampons and really decide if walking would save more energy and be faster than try to continue running on a pride basis.
Post race
Warm down:

When i finish races, I never feel like eating..regardless of the race. It actually makes me thinking about it. I did have 2 banana and alot of water. I did get a bit of streching at the end. Plus the race finish was a half mile away from where the race started. So I continued on and ran the last .5 mile to prove that I still could do it.

What limited your ability to perform faster:

Take 2 month off in Nov and Dec of last year....haha. Mainly I think the weather had a big effect on my performance and not running hills as much.

Event comments:

Great 1st race of the season. It should prepare me for my 10 miler at the end of the month:) Hopefully..haha




Last updated: 2006-02-13 12:00 AM
Running
00:51:58 | 05 miles | 10m 23s  min/mile
Age Group: 4/4
Overall: 70/92
Performance: Good
Course: The course was extremely hilly and snow covered. The couse would have been easier if anyone could get traction on the steep inclines. The course rolled through neighboring country sides and housingdevelopement. It was a well planned race route but the weather hindered alot of racers from performing better. At points, we were all woriied more about falling on our asses than actually running. Plus, It snowed the majority of the race.
Keeping cool Good Drinking Just right
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Average
Mental exertion [1-5] 3
Physical exertion [1-5] 3
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