Dam to Dam 20k - Run20k


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Des Moines, Iowa
United States
Overcast
 		Total Time = 1h 23m 3s
Overall Rank = 149/6895
Age Group = 35-39
Age Group Rank = 16/478
Pre-race routine:

Clif Bar and Powerade, then off to the bus with Emily. Dropped off at the dam before six, not out of the line for the toilets until 0640. Hustled to the sub-7 min mile seeding spot just in time for the national anthem and race start.
Run
  • 1h 23m 3s
  • 12.43 miles
  • 06m 41s  min/mile
Comments:

Felt strong throughout. First 10k in 41:29, second 10k in 41:34. Tried running in the shoes I usually reserve for shorter races, and wound up with a couple of blisters, but they didn't hold me back.
Post race
Warm down:

Enjoyed a buffet of Powerade, pulled-pork sandwiches, chocolate milk, and kettle corn. Checked out the results, then returned to the finish line to cheer on Emily.

Event comments:

Amazing that this race is done so well given the number of participants.




Last updated: 2012-03-23 12:00 AM
Running
01:23:03 | 12.43 miles | 06m 41s  min/mile
Age Group: 16/478
Overall: 149/6895
Performance: Good
Course:
Keeping cool Good Drinking Just right
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Good
Mental exertion [1-5] 4
Physical exertion [1-5] 5
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] 5