Hyannis 10K - Run10k


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Hyannis, Massachusetts
United States
B.A. Event Promotions
Precipitation
 		Total Time = 1h 04m 42s
Overall Rank = 397/606
Age Group = 50-59
Age Group Rank = 17/42
Pre-race routine:

Up relatively early for the 60-90 minute drive to the Cape. Had a slice of sprouted wheat toast with almond butter before leaving. Stopped for a large Dunkin black coffee on the way.
Event warmup:

Passed the time after check in with ItsAllRelative_Maine, FlyTheBlueSky & Mrs, MAV, KevinG & Em, RedSoxChick. Dropped my back pack at the car about 30 minutes before the gun and then stood in line at the PortaPotties. Found a spot on the course just before the gun went off.
Run
  • 1h 04m 42s
  • 6.21 miles
  • 10m 25s  min/mile
Comments:

My training has been less than stellar this winter. I just couldn't seem to find my ambition. Since I probably haven't run 6 miles since the end of summer or early fall I decided to go with a run 1 mile and then take a 1 minute walk break plan for the race. This seemed to work well. I also used my tunes to keep the bpms at 85-90 which keeps my foot turnover up and helps my pace. Found "Lose Yourself" to pick it up and finish strong. I was surprised that I was able to pass a few folks towards the end.
What would you do differently?:

Find a plan and follow it.
Post race
Warm down:

Hung out in the venue until most of the BTers had finished. I tired to find a few folks as they finished but it was very cold and wet. Moved on with a great crowd of BT folk for food and Guinness at BBC.

What limited your ability to perform faster:

The usuals -training time, faulty family gene pool, general wimpiness, gravity

Event comments:

Anytime I can get out for a winter run with friends and share food and beer it's a winning day in my book!




Last updated: 2010-12-30 12:00 AM
Running
01:04:42 | 06.21 miles | 10m 25s  min/mile
Age Group: 17/42
Overall: 397/606
Performance: Average
Course: Pretty Cape scenery and no traffic. Roads were mostly clear of snow and ice just quite a few puddles some of which disguised deeper potholes. About a block of slippery packed snow and slush on a side road just before the finish. The weather can best be described as the celestial equivalent of spittle.
Keeping cool Average Drinking Just right
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall:
Mental exertion [1-5]
Physical exertion [1-5]
Good race?
Evaluation
Course challenge Just right
Organized? Yes
Events on-time? Yes
Lots of volunteers? Yes
Plenty of drinks? Yes
Post race activities:
Race evaluation [1-5] 3