CIDA 5K - Run5k


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Peoria, Illinois
United States
29F / -2C
Sunny
 		Total Time = 34m 11s
Overall Rank = 163/233
Age Group = 40-44
Age Group Rank = 9/17
Pre-race routine:

Breakfast of one piece of wheat toast and peanut butter and water. Also did some stretches and ankle excercises.
Event warmup:

Walked a bit to keep warm and calm nerves
Run
  • 34m 11s
  • 3.11 miles
  • 10m 59s  min/mile
Comments:

Started into a cold headwind. Kept a steady even pace after the first 1/2 mile. Picked up the pace the last 1/2 mile. Felt very good throughout most of the race. Very little fatigue.
What would you do differently?:

Nothing - this was first race ever and was a very good learning experience and confidence booster.
Post race
Warm down:

Walked a bit and then went and got food being provided.

What limited your ability to perform faster:

Experience and not knowing how hard I could push and still finish.

Event comments:

I am very happy with my first race. I accomplished the goals I had set for myself.




Last updated: 2011-02-14 12:00 AM
Running
00:34:11 | 03.11 miles | 10m 59s  min/mile
Age Group: 9/17
Overall: 163/233
Performance: Good
1st mile - 11:10 2nd mile - 22:30
Course: Flat loop - 2nd half along the riverfront.
Keeping cool Good Drinking Just right
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall:
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