Rivershack Run - RunOther


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Metairie, Louisiana
United States
New Orleans Track Club
77F / 25C
Overcast
 		Total Time = 16m 23s
Overall Rank = /
Age Group =
Age Group Rank = 0/
Pre-race routine:

I know this was only a 2 mile race, but I want to look back on this race report next year and laugh at my finishing time.
Event warmup:

Streched. Then, about a half mile easy run.
Run
  • 16m 23s
  • 2 miles
  • 08m 11s  min/mile
Comments:

My goal was sub-16. Felt pretty good from the start, but knew that my pace was going to be hard to keep up. Hit the first mile at 7:51. I was REALLY hoping that 9 seconds was going to be enough to pad me with a 16 min race. At the turn around, we had to turn and run up the levee to the track, which is where we did the second mile. Even though it was short, only a 28 foot elevation climb, I sucked the life out of me. Amazing how little things like that can totally smack you in the face. Anyhow, the last mile was a struggle. I knew my pace had slowed, and that I probably wasn't going to make my goal time, but I kept on chuggin' and only missed it by 23 seconds.
What would you do differently?:

Not much. I felt spent at the end, so I'm pretty sure I gave it all I had. But I need more race experience to condition myself to realize that the pain is only temporary, and my body can do more if I only push it a little harder. Basically, I need to stop wussin' out.
Post race
Warm down:

Red beans and rice, talked to some friends, and came home.

Event comments:

Another good race by NOTC. Good turnout and a good after-party.




Last updated: 2007-07-27 12:00 AM
Running
00:16:23 | 02 miles | 08m 11s  min/mile
Age Group: 0/
Overall: 0/
Performance: Good
Mile 1: 7:51 Mile 2: 8:32
Course: Out River Rd, up to the levee, then back to the Rivershack.
Keeping cool Good Drinking
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Good
Mental exertion [1-5] 2
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: Good
Race evaluation [1-5] 4