Race for the Roses - Run5k


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Portland, Oregon
United States
Albertina Kerr
42F / 6C
Sunny
 		Total Time = 25m 45s
Overall Rank = 142/1495
Age Group = M45-49
Age Group Rank = 11/39
Pre-race routine:

Rode bikes to the start.
Event warmup:

Normal stretching. Ate half a banana.
Run
  • 25m 45s
  • 3.11 miles
  • 08m 17s  min/mile
Comments:

Nice pace first 2.2 miles and then DISASTER! Nearly had a poo incident and had to slow pace to keep from experiencing severe trouble! Not too proud to mention this somewhat common problem.
What would you do differently?:

hmmmmm
Post race
Warm down:

Potty break! Another half banana and some water.

What limited your ability to perform faster:

Intestinal distress!!!!

Event comments:

Really nice organization. Started bang on time. Would love to run it again!




Last updated: 2011-03-15 12:00 AM
Running
00:25:45 | 03.11 miles | 08m 17s  min/mile
Age Group: 11/39
Overall: 142/1495
Performance: Average
Course: Convention center-over SteelBridge>SE Harrison turnaround loop.
Keeping cool Average Drinking Just right
Post race
Weight change: %na
Overall: Average
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