Cape Cod Highland Light Annual Road Race - Run


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Truro, Massachusetts
United States
55F / 13C
Sunny
 		Total Time = 42m 45s
Overall Rank = 48/170
Age Group = F40-49
Age Group Rank = 8/18
Pre-race routine:

A front came through last night so it was much colder than yesterday. It was windy, but thankfully not raining. I had breakfast early then took another little catnap. Drove over to the lighthouse. Walked up to pick up my packet and then sat in the car for awhile. Made a restroom run and then back to the car for a little bit.
Event warmup:

None other than the walk to get the packet and then over to the start...
Run
  • 42m 45s
  • 5 miles
  • 08m 32s  min/mile
Comments:

I chatted with another runner for a little bit over the first mile or so. I was probably overdressed - I wore capris and a long sleeve. Should've worn shorts for sure. The poor guy at the water stop was a little overwhelmed. It wasn't hot this year so it wasn't too bad, but I need to remember to carry water next year.
What would you do differently?:

Carry water!
Post race
Warm down:

Walked out to the overlook, stretched, and walked back. Went to car to get sweatshirt.

What limited your ability to perform faster:

I was faster than last year, but more consistent miles might have made this year even faster.

Event comments:

This is one of my favorite races. I didn't win a door prize this year, but I still have lobster left on my gift certificate from last year! I will definitely do this one again!




Last updated: 2013-05-27 12:00 AM
Running
00:42:45 | 05 miles | 08m 32s  min/mile
Age Group: 8/18
Overall: 48/170
Performance: Good
8:07, 8:28, 9:12, 8:42, 8:37
Course: Straight out from lighthouse out Highland Rd/Pond Rd to Cold Storage Beach. Turnaround in parking lot, back to road to Coast Guard Beach, Turnaround in parking lot and back to lighthouse. Out and back so what goes up must come down!
Keeping cool Good Drinking Just right
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? No
Post race activities: Good
Race evaluation [1-5] 5