Silver Comet 10K - Run10k


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Mableton, Georgia
United States
Silver Comet
52F / 11C
Overcast
 		Total Time = 55m 50s
Overall Rank = 606/1003
Age Group = 45-49
Age Group Rank = 59/73
Pre-race routine:

Got up had Coffe,woke up Phillip, Drove over about an hour, got race number, Sat in car until closer to race time
Event warmup:

jogged over to Kroger to use the bathroom.
Run
  • 55m 50s
  • 6.21 miles
  • 08m 59s  min/mile
Comments:

I was running this race with my 14 year old son,Phillip.

We spent the first .50 miles dodging other runners and then settled down and I was able to regroup with Phillip. My prerace plan was to set a 9 minute pace and hold it as long as possible. We started out a little faster than that and then settled into the 9 minute pace for mile 3-4. Started to lag the last 2 miles but managed to kick it the last .2 to finish just under 9 min/mile average.

Phillip stayed with me until the last mile when I was starting to tail off so I told him to go for it. He ended up crossing the line 20 seconds ahead of me. His time was exactly what he ran at the Run the Reagan race 3 weeks ago.
What would you do differently?:

I have not trained my running much lately due to plantar fasciitis injury so I guess I need to train more.

This was a PR for me by about 1.5 minutes so I am pleased with the run.
Post race
Warm down:

Had a sports drink and walked up to pick up the shuttle bus back to the start. I was in shorts and sleeveless shirt that got real cold now that I was not running.

The wait for transportation back was long but I kind of expected that. After the bus ride We got our shirts and celebrated with a couple of Krispy Kreme donuts.

What limited your ability to perform faster:

Weight, Genetics, Lack of recent run training.

Event comments:

Phillip and I had a good time. I would do this race again.




Last updated: 2007-02-18 12:00 AM
Running
00:55:50 | 06.21 miles | 08m 59s  min/mile
Age Group: 59/73
Overall: 606/1003
Performance: Good
8:25, 8:38, 9:01, 9:02, 9:20, 9:25, 1:54 HR constant at 158 bpm
Course: Flat to declining 1.5 miles on Road then 4.5 on Silver Comet Trail.
Keeping cool Average 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