Gate River Run - Run15k


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Jacksonville, Florida
United States
Jacksonville Track Club
Sunny
Total Time = 1h 20m 26s
Overall Rank = 2673/15569
Age Group = M35-39
Age Group Rank = 283/985
Pre-race routine:

I wasn't planning on running this race, but two weeks before hand I ended up signing up. I missed out on seeding, I was placed in the grey group 10-12 minute pace. I woke up at 0430 (usual time I wake up before training at the YMCA). I had some coffee, a small yogurt and a piece of toast. Listened to some music and did some stretching. I left the house at 0715 and got to the stadium within 15 min. Stayed in the car until 0800 to keep warm. Race didnt start until 0830.
Event warmup:

Did some stretching exercises while waiting for the race to start. I was going to use mile 1 as my warmup.
Run
  • 1h 20m 24s
  • 9.32 miles
  • 08m 38s  min/mile
Comments:

Great Race! I def will sign up early next year and get in the seeded group. Weather was EXCELLENT for racing today. I probably could of PR'd the race if I had started closer to the front. The first two miles I lost time weaving and dodging to keep pace. I made sure I kept my arms pumping to get up the Hart Bridge. All the volunteers and the crowd were awesome, cheering everyone on! I highly recommend this race and it keeps getting bigger each year!
What would you do differently?:

Start closer to the front so I dont have to weave and dodge other runners the first few miles. Run more and plan ahead.
Post race
Event comments:

I will def be back. I recommend this race to everyone. This was the 6th time i've run this race.




Last updated: 2013-03-09 12:00 AM
Running
01:20:24 | 9.32 miles | 08m 38s  min/mile
Age Group: 283/985
Overall: 2673/15569
Performance: Good
Course:
Keeping cool Good Drinking Just right
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall:
Mental exertion [1-5]
Physical exertion [1-5]
Good race?
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