Get in Gear - 10K - Run10k


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Minneapolis, Minnesota
United States
Get in Gear
45F / 7C
Precipitation
 		Total Time = 1h 12m 25s
Overall Rank = 3374/3653
Age Group =
Age Group Rank = 0/
Pre-race routine:

Had a ham and cheese and a glass of soy milk at 7am. Watched TV. Left home at 8am. Drove to the light rail park-n-ride. Rode the light rail for 2 stops to get to the Minnehaha Park. Arrived site at around 845am. Met with Sparco and his wife. Was amazed by the sheer number of people there!!!
Event warmup:

Bounced up and down at the starting line while waiting for the gun to go off.
Run
  • 1h 12m 25s
  • 6.25 miles
  • 11m 35s  min/mile
Comments:

Time went by much faster when you ran with a big group, even though I didn't have my music with me. The temperature wasn't a problem at all as long as I was in motion. I think I sprinted during the last 1/4 mile, just to pass people. :)
What would you do differently?:

Train more! Oh, and I need to improve my posture cus' I slouch. :( Perhaps change my name to SUSIE so that nobody would mispronounce my name ever again. (The announcer said me "DENNIS" as I crossed the finish.)
Post race
Warm down:

Met with bf at finish line. First thing he said to me was "I went to BK and had a croissanwich and hot chocolate while you ran." Hmph. Stretched my calves a bit, then head straight to the tent with the big sign that said "FOOD". Ate a little piece of bread with raisin in it and took home some goodies. :)

What limited your ability to perform faster:

Lack of training.

Event comments:

I gave the race a #5 because of the people. Not just my fellow runners, but also the volunteers, the announcer, the random spectators... The poor weather condition made the event even more memorable (i.e. increase the bragging right by fourfold.)
(Pictures to follow.)




Last updated: 2006-02-21 12:00 AM
Running
01:12:25 | 06.25 miles | 11m 35s  min/mile
Age Group: 0/
Overall: 0/3653
Performance: Good
Didn't bring my HRM with me.
Course: We ran on the roads inside the park which are lined with trees and lovely houses. Best part of the course was that we get to cross the Mississippi river twice. The view was exhilarating.
Keeping cool Average Drinking Just right
Post race
Weight change: %+3
Overall: Good
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? No
Post race activities: Good
Race evaluation [1-5] 5