Credit Union Cherry Blossom Ten Mile Run - Run10 Mile


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Washington, Washington, D.C.
United States
Credit Union Cherry Blossom Ten Mile Run
Overcast
 		Total Time = 1h 17m 55s
Overall Rank = 1375/1000+
Age Group = 30-34
Age Group Rank = 250/902
Pre-race routine:

Woke up at 5:00 am as I had to drive, then take the metro, then take a bus.
Breakfast as usual (2 slices of bread + banana).
Event warmup:

None.
Just arrived in time for the start.
Run
  • 1h 17m 55s
  • 10 miles
  • 07m 47s  min/mile
Comments:

Overall I am happy with my race although I could have done better.

There were about 18000 people based on what I heard.
I've never seen so many people in a single race.
I spent most of my time zig zaging trying to make my way through the crowd for the first 4 miles.
Then I controlled my pace around 8:00 pace until the 7th mile (I felt good and I wanted to keep some energy)
Then I accelerated for the last 3 miles, going faster each mile:
8th mile: 7:37
9th mile: 7:23
10th mile: 6:59
What would you do differently?:

1/ Get to the race sooner so I can be closer to the start lane.
I wasted time and energy making my way for the first 4 miles.

2/ Push harder now that I have a baseline to get under 1:15.
Post race
What limited your ability to perform faster:

Crowd

Event comments:

Very good race with a lot of volunteers.
Drinking station offer both Water and Gatorade.

Very well orgagnized.
I'll do it again.




Last updated: 2007-03-07 12:00 AM
Running
01:17:55 | 10 miles | 07m 47s  min/mile
Age Group: 250/902
Overall: 1375/1000+
Performance: Good
Course: 10 miles flat with small hills in the beautiful area of Washington D.C. where all Cherry trees are blooming.
Keeping cool Drinking Just right
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? Yes
Plenty of drinks? Yes
Post race activities: Good
Race evaluation [1-5] 5