Xterra Trail Run World Chamionship - RunHalf Marathon


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Kualoa Ranch, Hawaii
United States
Xterra
85F / 29C
Sunny
Total Time = 1h 59m 57s
Overall Rank = 129/510
Age Group = 45-49
Age Group Rank = 9/23
Pre-race routine:

usual eat light few hours prior, electrolyte drink
Event warmup:

stretching, light run
Run
  • 1h 59m 57s
  • 13.05 miles
  • 09m 11s  min/mile
Comments:

very scenic, beautiful run, was quite challenging, especially the killer hills at the 9mile mark. Not overly technical except when crossing the ridge area.
What would you do differently?:

train more off road and hills.
Post race
Warm down:

stretch, recovery drinks

Event comments:

excellent race. definitely recommend !!




Last updated: 2010-12-09 12:00 AM
Running
01:59:57 | 13.05 miles | 09m 11s  min/mile
Age Group: 9/23
Overall: 129/510
Performance: Good
Course: off road - hilly, mixed single track and dirt jeep roads. course wound around the length of the Kaa'awa valley, around the front of Kualoa ranch and into Hakipu`u Valley, then go over the ridgeline and back into Kaa'awa. Lots of steep Hills and valley trails with several stream crossings and some tight, twisty sections.
Keeping cool Drinking
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Good
Mental exertion [1-5] 5
Physical exertion [1-5] 5
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] 5