St. Patrick's Day 5K Run - Run5k


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Smithtown, New York
United States
The Rotary Club of Smithtown
48F / 9C
Sunny
Total Time = 31m 27s
Overall Rank = 263/331
Age Group = M 40-44
Age Group Rank = 24/28
Pre-race routine:

Got to event way too early and walked around, stretched and did a light jog. This was my first event EVER so I just wasn't sure what to do. I just couldn't believe that I was actually going to do this. Prior to this, the only 5k I ever attended was for a friend and I was smoking cigs at the finish line cheering him on! Met up with Dan (Big Dan) and Matt (tri sport19)
Run
  • 31m 27s
  • 3.11 miles
  • 10m 07s  min/mile
Comments:

Started out way too fast....this was only my 2nd run outdoors and I'm still not very good at pacing. Need to start slower and work towards negative splits. Started getting very hot on 2nd half of run. Course was entirely closed to cars and this was a bit distracting, but no incidents.
What would you do differently?:

Probably under dress for start and warm up as I run. Might skip the IPod on next race. Start slower and pace upwards.
Post race
Warm down:

Stretched a little. Hung out with Dan & Matt..saw Matt grab 1st Place AG medal (yea Matt)

What limited your ability to perform faster:

Outdoor training...extra weight....lack of exerience

Event comments:

This was my first ever race, so I have nothing to compare it to. Personally, where I was only 6 mos ago physically, I am so damn proud of myself for finishing this event. I know I will get faster, but I had a blast and would love to do this race again.




Last updated: 2007-02-22 12:00 AM
Running
00:31:27 | 03.11 miles | 10m 07s  min/mile
Age Group: 24/28
Overall: 263/331
Performance: Good
Avg HR 174 Max 192
Course: Mostly Flat
Keeping cool Below average Drinking Not enough
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall:
Mental exertion [1-5]
Physical exertion [1-5]
Good race?
Evaluation
Course challenge Just right
Organized? Yes
Events on-time? Yes
Lots of volunteers?
Plenty of drinks?
Post race activities:
Race evaluation [1-5] 3