It's Better in Mentor 5 mile run & 2 mile walk - Run5 Mile


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Mentor, Ohio
United States
NorthEast Ohio Running Club - NERC
58F / 14C
Sunny
 		Total Time = 37m 42s
Overall Rank = 48/153
Age Group = 60-64
Age Group Rank = 1/7
Pre-race routine:

2 Eggo Waffles and a sip or two of OJ about 2hrs before race time. Did not feel like doing the Boost drink this morning with just 2hrs before race time. Stretching & massage before leaving for the race.
Event warmup:

Four or five short intervals around the starting line to warm-up.
Run
  • 37m 42s
  • 5 miles
  • 07m 32s  min/mile
Comments:

Tried a few techniques of Chi Running today during the run. The past few days I had been reading a book on the subject. I think the techniques of Chi Running is worth pursuing further. Its all about running form...
What would you do differently?:

Need to remember to look at my HRM during the race more and gauge how I am progressing on the race.
Post race
Warm down:

Had a Hammer Nutrition Recoverite immediately after race. Then drank nearly a full bottle of Powerade too.

Event comments:

My first ever race at a 5 mile distance, so I guess its a PR day for me.
Overall, a very good race. During the awards ceremony, LOTS of very good door prizes were given away. It could possibly be worth while just to do the race for a chance to win a door prize. Excellent post race food; I think it was all donated by various Mentor stores. Pizza, bagels, bananas, cookies, sports drinks etc.


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Last updated: 2007-09-06 12:00 AM
Running
00:37:42 | 05 miles | 07m 32s  min/mile
Age Group: 1/7
Overall: 48/153
Performance: Good
HRM data way off today. Got a new pair of running shoes and changed battery on Polar Foot Pod. Need to recalibrate foot pod. Mile 1 7:51 AHR 152 Mile 2 8:26 AHR 162 Mile 3 8:20 AHR 166 Mile 4 8:32 AHR 167 xxx .6 4:46 AHR 170 HRM data off by nearly a half mile. Split times incorrect, too long. Actual race average pace per mile is 7:32
Course: Combination of streets, bike paths and trails in Mentor's Veterans Park. A bit rolling at times with a couple short climbs. Nice course, good variety.
Keeping cool Drinking
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall:
Mental exertion [1-5]
Physical exertion [1-5]
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