Psycho Wyco Run Toto Run 50K - RunUltra Marathon


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Kansas City, Kansas
United States
Kansas City Track Club
30F / -1C
 		Total Time = 6h 23m
Overall Rank = 37/80
Age Group = Male
Age Group Rank = 0/
Pre-race routine:

Pretty much the same as always. Woke up, ate some breakfast, hit the jon, and walked to the start line.
Event warmup:

None...at all.
Run
  • 6h 23m
  • 31.07 miles
  • 12m 20s  min/mile
Comments:

Ran the first lap on my own, pretty aggressive pace, but within my fitness level (so I thought). Had a pacer for the second lap that kept my pace in check and was probably the only reason I was able to finish the race. By the time the third lap rolled around I was toast. LOTS of walking the third lap. I fell a total of six times during the race and 5 were on the last lap. I basically slid on my ass down the biggest downhill on the course and just laid at the bottom trying to decide whether or not it was worth it to get up and 'run' the last few miles.

Nutrition - 1 shot block every 20 minutes + the occasional snack at the aid stations. Really felt like I had plenty of nutrition.
What would you do differently?:

Probably be trained for a 50k instead of a 25k.=)
Post race
Warm down:

Laid in the snow unable to move for about 15 minutes, then felt pretty decent so I went to the finish line.

What limited your ability to perform faster:

Experience, training, the usual.

Event comments:

Loved my first 'mini ultra'. I'll reserve calling myself an ultrarunner until after I do a 50 miler. I love trail running more than anything. Will definitely be returning to this one next year...Hopefully more prepared.




Last updated: 2011-03-23 12:00 AM
Running
06:23:00 | 31.07 miles | 12m 20s  min/mile
Age Group: 37/
Overall: 37/80
Performance: Below average
Course: 3 10 mile laps. Lots of snow, plenty of hills. 1st lap lots of powdery snow, 2nd lap nice and packed, 3rd lap was slushy and very slick. Lap 1 ~ 1:45, Lap 2 ~ 2:15, Lap 3 ~ 2:20
Keeping cool Drinking
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Below average
Mental exertion [1-5] 4
Physical exertion [1-5] 5
Good race? Ok
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] 5