Gasparilla Distance Classic 5K - Run5k


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Tampa, Florida
United States
Bank of America
72F / 22C
Sunny
 		Total Time = 38m 12s
Overall Rank = 4314/6419
Age Group = 25-29
Age Group Rank = 0/
Pre-race routine:

Since this was my first race ever, I walked around, stretched, and made sure I was hydrated. Kept it to a small breakfast, wheat toast and peanut butter.
Event warmup:

Walked steadily and stretched some warm muscles.
Run
  • 38m 12s
  • 5 kms
  • 07m 38s  min/km
Comments:

I felt I did well for the limited training I did. Calves were sore half way through, and breathing needs some work. But no side stitches!!!!
What would you do differently?:

Build up my stamina and run longer during training. Also keep a longer training time instead of a couple of weeks.
Post race
Warm down:

Walked a while, just kept moving. Walked to water and fruit stations over the bridge, then walked around the convention center, and another 1.5 miles to parking.

What limited your ability to perform faster:

Not enough training. Although that time wasn't spent on the couch like in the past.

Event comments:

Everything went smoothly for me today. I can use this experience to measure future races. Everyone was friendly and very helpful.




Last updated: 2005-05-03 12:00 AM
Running
00:38:12 | 05 kms | 07m 38s  min/km
Age Group: 0/
Overall: 0/6419
Performance: Good
I didn't take the time to check my heart rate. I was just happy to cross the finish line on my own two feet.
Course: Tampa and Borein Street to Bayshore and back on Bayshore to Platt Street bridge.
Keeping cool Average Drinking Just right
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Good
Mental exertion [1-5] 3
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: Good
Race evaluation [1-5] 5