Lake Balboa Turkey Trot - Run5k


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Van Nuys, California
United States
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67F / 19C
Overcast
 		Total Time = 20m 24s
Overall Rank = 41/376
Age Group = 20-29
Age Group Rank = 2/31
Pre-race routine:

Got to Balboa Lake 40 minutes early. Picked up race packet. 1 mile warmup. Had a shot block and some water.
Event warmup:

Easy 1-mile warmup run, light stretching.
Run
  • 20m 24s
  • 3.11 miles
  • 06m 34s  min/mile
Comments:

My typical 5k strategy has always been negative splits- trying to reserve something in the tank for the last mile. This time, I tried to go out harder than usual after the gun and hold a steady pace throughout. My first mile (6:30) was probably too fast, as I slowed significantly after the turnaround halfway through. The last mile was a painful slog.

What would you do differently?:

Train for a 5k.
Post race
Warm down:

Light stretching, water, oranges and bananas.

What limited your ability to perform faster:

Training for a marathon- this was not my goal race distance. Also, should have gone out a little easier at the beginning.

Event comments:

Poorly organized race- started 25 minutes late, issues with traffic, etc. However, it was a beautiful morning, there was fog on the lake and the temperature was perfect. Plus, it was my fastest 5k to date and the first time I've placed in the top 3 in my age group in any event. Sweet!




Last updated: 2008-11-16 12:00 AM
Running
00:20:24 | 03.11 miles | 06m 34s  min/mile
Age Group: 2/31
Overall: 41/376
Performance: Good
1st mile was 6:30. Forgot to take my other splits, as most of the blood had drained from my brain into my legs.
Course: Out and back along the concrete bike/run path at Balboa Lake.
Keeping cool Good Drinking Just right
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Average
Mental exertion [1-5] 4
Physical exertion [1-5] 4
Good race? Yes
Evaluation
Course challenge Just right
Organized? No
Events on-time? No
Lots of volunteers? No
Plenty of drinks? Yes
Post race activities: Below average
Race evaluation [1-5] 3