Run From the Sun 5k - Run5k


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Jackson, Mississippi
United States
74F / 23C
Sunny
 		Total Time = 28m 37s
Overall Rank = /
Age Group =
Age Group Rank = 0/
Pre-race routine:

Ummm... I had ridden 100 miles on the bike earlier. Not my normal pre-race routine.
Event warmup:

Just some stretching.
Run
  • 28m 37s
  • 3.11 miles
  • 09m 12s  min/mile
Comments:

Overall, I was surprised at how decent I felt. My legs were lead, but the rest of me felt fine. The course was fairly flat except for about a quarter mile of the dreaded "High Street Hill."
What would you do differently?:

Not much. I have the fitness level now to do a decent 5k (for me anyway). The 100 mile bike ride before hand made it tougher and is not my typical pre-race "warm up."
Post race
Warm down:

My parents were there and they had a beer for me right when I crossed the finish line. I hopped in the '67 Mustang Convertible and we headed to Sal and Mookies for some pizza and more beer.

What limited your ability to perform faster:

Seriously? The 100 mile bike ride maybe?

Event comments:

Greak 5k in downtown Jackson that raised money for melanoma research and treatment. The race shirts were dri-fit and designed by Marshall Ramsey, sort of a local celeb political cartoonist who happens to be a skin cancer survivor. It was very organized and the participation numbers were outstanding. They had a 5k run and walk along with mile fun runs for the kids. Just a great race, a great time, and a great day.




Last updated: 2008-02-22 12:00 AM
Running
00:28:37 | 03.11 miles | 09m 12s  min/mile
Age Group: 0/
Overall: 0/
Performance: Good
Other than tired legs from the bike ride, I felt good throughout.
Course: Great route through downtown Jackson, MS. One BIG hill in the last mile that sapped me for a bit, but I recovered for a decent finish.
Keeping cool Good Drinking Just right
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall:
Mental exertion [1-5] 5
Physical exertion [1-5] 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: Average
Race evaluation [1-5] 5