North Shore 5K - Run


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Highland Park, Illinois
United States
RAM Racing
85F / 29C
Sunny
 		Total Time = 25m 17s
Overall Rank = 83/607
Age Group = M45-49
Age Group Rank = 3/29
Pre-race routine:

Got there 45 minutes before kickoff. Couple (many) potty breaks, some stretching.
Event warmup:

Stretching. My knee is achy!!!
Run
  • 25m 17s
  • 5 kms
  • 05m 04s  min/km
Comments:

I did not feel right. I thought I was slow or slower than usual. I was having trouble catching my breath especially after the final BIG hill.
What would you do differently?:

Train hills?
Post race
Warm down:

Stretched out, water and then watched the start of the 1/2 marathon. Home.

What limited your ability to perform faster:

Too numerous to mention.

Event comments:

I signed up yesterday. My knee hurts and I am old and overweight. But it is only 5k. 3rd AG ain't too bad I guess. I need to get those Hokas!




Last updated: 2014-05-31 12:00 AM
Running
00:25:17 | 05 kms | 05m 04s  min/km
Age Group: 3/29
Overall: 83/607
Performance: Below average
Course: Around Highland Park. Some small hills and then one big hill (for me anyway).
Keeping cool Below average Drinking Not enough
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Below average
Mental exertion [1-5] 4
Physical exertion [1-5] 3
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] 4