Western Michigan University Campus Classic - Run5k


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Kalamazoo, Michigan
United States
40F / 4C
Sunny
 		Total Time = 30m 53s
Overall Rank = /
Age Group = 30-34
Age Group Rank = 41/45
Run
  • 30m 53s
  • 3.11 miles
  • 09m 56s  min/mile
Comments:

It was a faster run than my training runs have been. It was also the first time I ran the distance without taking any walking breaks.
What would you do differently?:

Definitely could have used some additional time to train before the event but I was happy with how it went. I probably pushed a bit harder than I should have given my running fitness level but I don't appear to have injured myself.
Post race
Warm down:

Several minutes of walking followed by light stretching.

What limited your ability to perform faster:

Cardiovascular fitness. Very out of breath on the uphills, several of which were long. There's a 2/10 mile stretch that is just a killer hill.

Event comments:

Racing the alma mater was fun. It was my first 5K since I was a kid and the first 5K I've ever run without walking part way. Though I don't have much to compare it to, I thought it was great!

The way the start was setup caused quite a bit of bunching. People were funneled into a starting area that narrowed to the actual line. Race results could have been provided a bit more efficiently but it wasn't a big deal. After race food was very good though it was odd to see pizza and other "junk" food.




Last updated: 2008-09-23 12:00 AM
Running
00:30:53 | 03.11 miles | 09m 56s  min/mile
Age Group: 41/45
Overall: 45/
Performance: Good
Average HR: 190 Max HR: 211
Course: Western Michigan University campus.
Keeping cool Good Drinking Just right
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Average
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: Good
Race evaluation [1-5] 4