Zagreb cross league rnd # 5 - Run5k


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Zagreb,
Croatia
AK Veteran
9C / 48F
 		Total Time = 44m
Overall Rank = 65/67
Age Group = F40
Age Group Rank = 4/4
Pre-race routine:

Went home and took clothes. I was really stressed.
Event warmup:

circular movements, limb swings etc.
Run
  • 44m
  • 5.33 kms
  • 08m 16s  min/km
Comments:

they didn't run away immediatly like last year LOL
we stayed together whole km before i stayed behind - that was pleasant surprise
outer side of left knee started to hurt after cca 1.5 km so I was forced to walk longer then my lungs needed. last km I couldn't run at all.
while running i enjoyed a lot.
it was very pleasant, very refresing, river scenary with horses, total relax.

What would you do differently?:

I would take my run clothes with me to work and avoid going home just for that.
I would done my winter preparation in order to have stronger legs so they don't start hurting right away.
Post race
Warm down:

last km was cooldown itself since i was forced to walk due to pain in side of my left knee. i did some light streching while chatting to nice people there - very nice! I was totaly relaxed. :-)

What limited your ability to perform faster:

lack of preparation e.g. strength training during the winter

Event comments:

Very refreshing and relaxing.




Last updated: 2007-03-30 12:00 AM
Running
00:44:00 | 05.33 kms | 08m 16s  min/km
Age Group: 4/4
Overall: 65/67
Performance:
Course: flat, river bank you can see the route in my blog, it is circual between 2 bridges, very pleasant scenery, there is hippodrom nearby so i can enjoy seing the horses, and river breeze is nice and refreshing
Keeping cool Drinking
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall:
Mental exertion [1-5]
Physical exertion [1-5]
Good race? Yes
Evaluation
Course challenge Too hard
Organized? Yes
Events on-time? Yes
Lots of volunteers?
Plenty of drinks?
Post race activities: Good
Race evaluation [1-5]