Joshua Norman Memorial Run - Run5k


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Mayfiled, New York
United States
70F / 21C
Sunny
 		Total Time = 17m 29s
Overall Rank = 1/126
Age Group = M30-39
Age Group Rank = 1/12
Pre-race routine:

Pancake breakfast about 2 hours before start, running supplement 15-30 minutes before.
Event warmup:

1.75 miles easy with a couple pickups, then strides and a few drills. Legs still carrying fatigue from the Escarpment Run 4 days ago.
Run
  • 17m 29s
  • 5 kms
  • 03m 30s  min/km
Comments:

I wasn't sure what my legs would have after doing the Escarpment (again). Was kind of hoping I could just cruise to a low 18 and win. Spotted a speedy looking young guy with an Iona Track & Field shirt and knew that wasn't gonna happened. He started off super fast, but I matched him shoulder to shoulder to see what happened. First mile was hot, coming in at 5:21. I would've let him go, but he seemed to be breathing harder than me, so I hung on. About 1/2 mile later he started to crack and faded back. I kept pushing to make sure he didn't come back, knowing he would likely win a sprint finish on the track. My splits were positive, but I did enough to win by 34 seconds.
What would you do differently?:

Nothing, race strategy was to win, not PR, and that's exactly what I did.
Post race
Warm down:

2 mile CD with Danielle, who also won!

What limited your ability to perform faster:

Escarpment

Event comments:

Really fun event for a great cause. Won some local Maple Syrup which was exciting.




Last updated: 2023-08-07 12:00 AM
Running
00:17:29 | 05 kms | 03m 30s  min/km
Age Group: 1/12
Overall: 1/126
Performance: Good
Course: Lollipop course from the Elementary School with some gentle rollers and a few sharp turns. Finish on the track.
Keeping cool Good Drinking
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Good
Mental exertion [1-5] 5
Physical exertion [1-5] 5
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: Good
Race evaluation [1-5] 5