Calgary Police Half Marathon - RunHalf Marathon


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Calgary, Alberta
Canada
Calgary City Police
-4C / 25F
Precipitation
 		Total Time = 1h 48m 54s
Overall Rank = 204/1511
Age Group = 30-39
Age Group Rank = 66/253
Pre-race routine:

Got up at 6am. Ate banana but didn't manage full breakfast after GI illness earlier in week. Drank 500mls water.
Event warmup:

Arrived at 7.20am. Warmed up on track, and with gentle stretches. Bathroom break 15 mins prior.
Run
  • 1h 48m 54s
  • 21.1 kms
  • 05m 10s  min/km
Comments:

Took it easy for first 5km with snow, and icy corners. Increased pace past Rockyview. Managed to get into a good group for Weaslehead running slightly faster than I would have by myself which kept my pace reasonable. Took it easy prior to Happy Hill and then managed two sub-five minute kms on the next stretch. Found last 3kms along road hard with snowy, uphill conditions.
What would you do differently?:

Carried water belt as didn't drink a lot, and did't want to stop for water stations.
Post race
Warm down:

Gentle walking around the finish area waiting for Andy to finish. Usual stretching routine prior to getting in car.

What limited your ability to perform faster:

Gi illness the week before. Weight loss meant I went out strong but felt I faded towards the end.

Event comments:

My first attempt. I was aiming for 1:45 but with 10-15cm snow the night before this had to be revised. Looking forward to next year already!




Last updated: 2011-02-28 12:00 AM
Running
01:48:54 | 21.1 kms | 05m 10s  min/km
Age Group: 66/253
Overall: 204/1511
Performance: Good
Average HR 161
Course: Easy downhill, followed by run around Glenmore reservoir. Big hill prior to final 5kms.
Keeping cool Average Drinking Not enough
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Average
Mental exertion [1-5] 3
Physical exertion [1-5] 4
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] 3