Autumn Woods Classic 10k - Run10k


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Maple Grove, Minnesota
United States
http://www.threeriversparkdistrict.org/special/autumnwoods/index2.cfm
70F / 21C
Sunny
 		Total Time = 57m 52s
Overall Rank = 247/383
Age Group = W30-39
Age Group Rank = 34/69
Pre-race routine:

got up early. had some oatmeal and coffee. kids dressed, loaded into the car. made our way through the detours, parked, got the kids registered for the kids race, used the port-a-pots, and before we knew it, it was time to start the 10k.
Event warmup:

ran over to the race start (just about a 1/4 mile) and did some yoga stretches.
Run
  • 57m 52s
  • 6.21 miles
  • 09m 19s  min/mile
Comments:

it was a lot warmer than i expected. i wore capri running tights and a long sleeved shirt. could have been in a bra and shorts. luckily i wore a tank under the shirt, so i stripped down to that early on.

was planning on negative splits - HAAAA HAAA HAAAAA HAAA. my chart on nike+ is like this:a reverse bell curve. not good!


What would you do differently?:

wear lighter clothes. START OUT S L O W L Y!!!!!
Post race
Warm down:

found the family. did some yoga with ella and fi. did the 1k kids race with ella (who did awesome! she started to walk at the end, and i asked if she had a sprint in her, and she took off like a shot to the finish line!)

What limited your ability to perform faster:

starting off too fast.

Event comments:

i love this race. the kids have a great time and the time flies for them while i'm out running. there is an obstacle course, kids race, activity tents, etc. the kids goodie bags are better than the adults! GREAT family event - probably one of the best family friendly races we've ever been too (which is why we've come back three times!).

2004 (first 10k) 1:02:44 (10:05 mm pace), AG 65/83 (F20-34), overall 325/378

2005: 55:53 (9:01 pace), 24/70 (F30-39), overall = 216/363



followed up the race with a cyclocross race the next day (i didn't race, but bill and malte did - and mmalte won his AG!).

pictures!:


finishing the race...why am i looking down? at least i'm not looking at my watch!






yoga warm up for the kids' race


ella's race


PUMPKINS!


bill & ella @ lake rebecca cyclocross


malte @ lake rebecca cyclocross




Last updated: 2006-07-31 12:00 AM
Running
00:57:52 | 06.21 miles | 09m 19s  min/mile
Age Group: 34/69
Overall: 247/383
Performance: Average
first 2 miles = 17:32 (8:46 pace), 3rd mile = 9:15, 4th = 9:52, 5th = 9:49, 6th = 9:26
Course: mild rollers along paved bike/hiking trail. a few small stretches on actual gravel or grass trail.
Keeping cool Below average Drinking Not enough
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Below average
Mental exertion [1-5] 3
Physical exertion [1-5] 3
Good race? Ok
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