RIDA Nutrition Fuels Fitness 5k - Run


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Warwick, Rhode Island
United States
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67F / 19C
Sunny
 		Total Time = 26m 54s
Overall Rank = 99/
Age Group =
Age Group Rank = 0/
Pre-race routine:

Weigh in with the rest of the fat boys...down to 244. A new low! No pre-race nutrition or hydration. May have contributed to fatigue. Light run before leaving the house (1/2 mile).
Event warmup:

Jog approx 2/3 mile followed by strech.
Run
  • 26m 54s
  • 3.11 miles
  • 08m 39s  min/mile
Comments:

First mile was rather quick for me (8:20). The temperature was a factor after training for the last four months in sub 45 degree weather.
What would you do differently?:

Hard to say as my goal is training for a HIM in July. Training as hard as I am has an impact on my energy level during the racea, although the 8:40 pace was the fastest I have run since 2005...I can't complain too much. WEIGHT is still a major factor. I was definately the heaviest guy on the course (5-9, 244). Need to get below 220 or I will be a +25 minute guy for the forseeable future.
Post race
Warm down:

Walk around in circles.

What limited your ability to perform faster:

Why do you keep asking this question. I am a FAT BASTARD and I need to drop more LBs.

Event comments:

Not an overly fast field but definately deep given the size of the race.

There was a heath fair after the race so there was a lot of healthy food and drinks. Can't beat a Vitamin water and a water bottle being handed to you as you exit the finish chute. Good raffle too. Nice race to get into the season.




Last updated: 2008-04-12 12:00 AM
Running
00:26:54 | 03.11 miles | 08m 39s  min/mile
Age Group: 0/
Overall: 0/
Performance: Good
Mile 1: 8:20 Mile 2: 9:00 Mile 3: 8:52
Course: Course runs through Goddard Park, starting and ending at the beach. Minor hill that you really don't notice at the start. Rest of the course is relatively flat with a couple of slight inclines. Nothing really challenging.
Keeping cool Below average Drinking
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Average
Mental exertion [1-5] 3
Physical exertion [1-5] 4
Good race? Ok
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