New Times 10K - Run10k


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Tempe, Arizona
United States
70F / 21C
Sunny
 		Total Time = 45m 48s
Overall Rank = 250/2838
Age Group = 35-39
Age Group Rank = 20/228
Pre-race routine:

My wife and I were both supposed to run, but when one of our kids got sick, we cancelled the babysitters (my folks) and my decided that I should run. We went back on forth telling the other to go, but I ended up running. Got up, had a cup of coffee, glass of OJ, a banana, and a Clif Builder Bar. Drank some water en route to the race.
Event warmup:

Met up with a dozen or so friends and did some stretching.
Run
  • 45m 48s
  • 6.2 miles
  • 07m 23s  min/mile
Comments:

Very Crowded at the start. They had "corrals" for estimated pace time, but that didn't stop plenty of slower runners from lining up in faster corrals and clogging up the street. My goal was 50:00 and a stretch goal of 45:00. I probably could've hit the stretch goal if the crowd was lighter or if I had lined up closer to the start.
What would you do differently?:

Probably just move closer to the start line to get out in fron of the crowds. I am very happy with my overall pace and AG rank.
Post race
Warm down:

Grabbed my bag and camera to try and get a few pics of my friends. I only got 2 of them and then I wandered around trying to meet up with them.

What limited your ability to perform faster:

The crowd

Event comments:

Great event - - I just wish my wife could've run too!




Last updated: 2007-09-06 12:00 AM
Running
00:45:48 | 06.2 miles | 07m 23s  min/mile
Age Group: 20/228
Overall: 250/2838
Performance: Good
Course: 4th and Mill north to Curry. Up the big hill and down to Rural. Rural to Rio Salado; Rio Salado to McClintock; McClintock to University. University to College and up Stadium to Mill to the finish line.
Keeping cool Good Drinking Just right
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Good
Mental exertion [1-5] 4
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] 5