Steamboat Classic 15k - Run15k


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Peoria, Illinois
United States
Steamboat Classic
80F / 27C
Sunny
 		Total Time = 1h 41m 18s
Overall Rank = 739/838
Age Group = 30-34
Age Group Rank = 73/77
Pre-race routine:

Light breakfast of one cup of coffee, a granola bar, and an apple.
Event warmup:

No warmup. Had to make a quick trip to the restroom prior to the race then lined up right away to get a good spot.
Run
  • 1h 41m 18s
  • 9.32 miles
  • 10m 52s  min/mile
Comments:

Steamboat 15 K is advertised as Illinois toughest 15K and it is just that. I love running this course but it is definetly as taxing and difficult as any half marathon I have ran aside from the IVS half marathon.
What would you do differently?:

Nothing aside from maybe carrying my own water with me. Didn't seem like there were as many water stops this year as last year.
Post race
Warm down:

Light stretching then some water and pictures with my family.

What limited your ability to perform faster:

Again the heat and humidity. The humidity in Glen Oak park is overwhelming and really wears you out. Was really tired around mile 7.5 and had nothing left in the tank after mile 8.

Event comments:

Love the steamboat classic! Very challenging course, awesome finisher medals this year, finally TECHNICAL shirts, and very well organized and on time. Have ran this race for the last 3 years now. 3 years ago did the 4 mile and last year and this year did the 15K. Also found out the morning of the race that the gentelman from last year that I stopped to perform CPR on was the honorary race director this year! At the end of the race at the finish line I stopped along the side of the choral and said a quick prayer to thank God for safety during the race for myself and all the runners. Will run Steamboat again next year and hopefully for many years to come.




Last updated: 2011-11-05 12:00 AM
Running
01:41:18 | 9.32 miles | 10m 52s  min/mile
Age Group: 73/77
Overall: 739/838
Performance: Average
Course: First 2 miles are relatively flat until you hit Glen Oak Park. Very steep and long hill when you hit glen oak park. 2 laps through glen oak park. End with a flat 2 miles back to the river and a steep downhill run to the finish line.
Keeping cool Average Drinking Not enough
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Good
Mental exertion [1-5] 4
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: Good
Race evaluation [1-5] 4