ASB Auckland Marathon - RunMarathon


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Auckland, North Island
NZ
15C / 59F
Overcast
 		Total Time = 3h 30m 53s
Overall Rank = 225/1496
Age Group =
Age Group Rank = 13/83
Pre-race routine:

Watching the Rugby World Cup Final on the big screen in the park at the start! (New Zealand was playing Australia).




    • Event warmup:

    Light 10 min jog, 10 min light stretching.
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    Run
    • 3h 30m 53s
    • 42.2 kms
    • 05m  min/km
    Comments:

    Expected the very tight L) hamstring to rear it's ugly head in the latter stages of the race and cramp up resulting in a walk/run strategy to the end. I had to stop frequently last year n this course for the same hamstring issue and this year it was worse!

    However, I closely monitored it over the early stages of the race and didn't push through the hilly first 10 km. The diligence paid off and I actually got to the end with no hamstring cramp and no stops! Much better outcome than anticipated so very pleased.
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    What would you do differently?:

    Nothing on the day.
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    Post race
    Warm down:

    Beer. Massage. Walk back to apartment.
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    What limited your ability to perform faster:

    Cautious approach to managing the L) hamstring. Was not aerobically challenged at any point so need to get to the root cause of this muscular / neuro-muscular issue to perform better.
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    Event comments:

    Very scenic course and well organised. Flat after the first 10km.




    Last updated: 2015-04-02 12:00 AM
    Running
    03:30:53 | 42.2 kms | 05m  min/km
    Age Group: 13/83
    Overall: 225/1496
    Performance: Average
    1st half:..... 1:43:06 2nd half..... 1:47:44
    Course: . Devonport - Harbour Brdige - St Heliers - Victoria Park .
    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? Yes
    Post race activities: Average
    Race evaluation [1-5] 4