Orlando City Purple Pride 5k - Run5k


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Winter Park, Florida
United States
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84F / 29C
 		Total Time = 21m 46s
Overall Rank = 39/1264
Age Group = M35-39
Age Group Rank = 3/66
Pre-race routine:

Got to the event with plenty of time, walked around and checked out the vendor tents. Good turnout for an inaugural event.
Event warmup:

Nothing. Just sat on the lawn and waited for the final countdown announcements.
Run
  • 21m 46s
  • 5 kms
  • 04m 21s  min/km
Comments:

At 7mins/mile average for the whole race I must have slowed down to about 7:30/mile for the last 2 miles. Not a good baseline but I guess I have to start somewhere. I should be cruising at around 6-6:20/mile.
What would you do differently?:

I think I could have pushed it smidge harder and not died. It was still a good measure with the temperatures and the course being a good baseline.
Post race
Warm down:

None. Banana and water after the race. HR normalized pretty quick.

What limited your ability to perform faster:

Just the extra 8-10 pounds I'm carrying and the lack of consistent training. I have been doing a lot better so I think I can get pretty close to old form in a couple of months.

Event comments:

Placed again so I'm 2 for 2 so far this year in Florida. I have to take some solace in that considering my training is about a year and a half in the hole. It's good to still be competitive in my age group. Lots of people at this race and everyone was out to have a good time. I hope I contributed to the overall positive attitude out there today.




Last updated: 2015-03-05 12:00 AM
Running
00:21:46 | 05 kms | 04m 21s  min/km
Age Group: 3/66
Overall: 13/1264
Performance: Below average
1st mile was fast and I think I held on to the cruising pace for the last 2 miles.
Course: Large loop on closed city street. Brick paved streets for a good portion of the course.
Keeping cool Average Drinking Just right
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Good
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: Average
Race evaluation [1-5] 3