Peachtree Road Race 10K - Run10k


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Atlanta, Georgia
United States
Atlanta Track Club
70F / 21C
Sunny
 		Total Time = 48m 58s
Overall Rank = /
Age Group = M25-29
Age Group Rank = 0/
Pre-race routine:

I woke up at 6. Had half a whole wheat bagel with peanut butter. Showered and was out the door by 6:15.
Event warmup:

Jogged to the Arts Center MARTA station. I got to Lenox and found my starting group(Group8 of 9) and proceeded to wait and wait. The race started at 7:30 but we didn't cross the start line until 8:40. It was a circus.
Run
  • 48m 58s
  • 6.2 miles
  • 07m 54s  min/mile
Comments:

I felt really fast the first three miles. I finished the first half (3.1) in 23 minutes but slowed down dramatically when I hit the hills(8-8.5min pace). Bands, DJ's and spectators line the course, which made it really fun. Not so fun, running zig zag and stop and go the entire time race. My Garmin had me at 6.33mile at a 7:44 pace. I think its accurate, that extra distance is from all the zig zagging around people. I can't really complain though, it was a blast. Met the goal I had set a month ago, sub 50mins. I felt great the entire run.
What would you do differently?:

I definitly plan on submitting a qualifying time next year. I will be in group 1A, which means no walkers, cooler temp and much less people to run around. I hope on running sub-46min next year.
Post race
Warm down:

Collected my tshirt. Walked to my office party, had 5 beers and watched the rest of the race. Went home and slept for 3 hours. Hah!

What limited your ability to perform faster:

Being in group 8! I must have passed 15,000 people.

Event comments:

I'll be back next year.




Last updated: 2007-07-05 12:00 AM
Running
00:48:58 | 06.2 miles | 07m 54s  min/mile
Age Group: 0/
Overall: 0/
Performance: Good
Course: First 2.6miles all downhill, then up "Cardiac" hill.
Keeping cool Average Drinking Just right
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Average
Mental exertion [1-5] 4
Physical exertion [1-5] 3
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] 5