LaSalle Bank Shamrock Shuffle - 8K - Run


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Chicago, Illinois
United States
41F / 5C
Overcast
 		Total Time = 43m 13s
Overall Rank = 6532/22558
Age Group =
Age Group Rank = 483/1056
Pre-race routine:

Got up early, had some Gatorade, a banana and half a bagel with peanut butter. Took the L to the race. It was packed.
Event warmup:

Walked around. Hit the usual pre-race potty!!
Run
  • 43m 13s
  • 4.97 miles
  • 08m 42s  min/mile
Comments:

I am just happy I finished. I was beat at the end. It was fun, there were so many people it was like the Chicago Marathon!
What would you do differently?:

I wanted to sprint every 5 or so minutes but I never did it for fear of tiring out.
Post race
Warm down:

Gatorade, banana, walked around, got my gear. Headed to the beer tent and just walked to the train. Didn't see anyone from work. I was tired and cold so it was better just to head home.

What limited your ability to perform faster:

I don't have a good pace. I felt okay. I wasn't too winded but I am sure I could have pushed myself harder.

Event comments:

This was a nice race big but not out of control.




Last updated: 2008-01-15 12:00 AM
Running
00:43:13 | 04.97 miles | 08m 42s  min/mile
Age Group: 483/1056
Overall: 6532/22558
Performance: Good
Course: Around the loop
Keeping cool Good Drinking Just right
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Average
Mental exertion [1-5] 3
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: Good
Race evaluation [1-5] 4