Dallas YMCA Turkey Trot - RunOther


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Dallas, Texas
United States
55F / 13C
Sunny
 		Total Time = 55m 16s
Overall Rank = 305/7255
Age Group = M45-49
Age Group Rank = 16/487
Pre-race routine:

The usual. Then drive to Dallas, about 30 minutes. The parking at this event is great. Underground, easy access, short walk to start and when you are done, it's a breeze to leave. Great venue.
Event warmup:

Walked around about 45 minutes. Stretched then jogged about 10 minutes.
Run
  • 55m 16s
  • 8 miles
  • 06m 55s  min/mile
Comments:

Was under the assumption that we were going to run 7 to 7:10 miles. Some in the group thought otherwise, so I tried to hang as long as I could. Not too bad untill after the 4 mile mark when I dropped off the pace. Jacob was waiting for me at mile 5 & we finished the race together until he took off within a 1/2 mile of the line to finish under 55 minutes.

mile splits:
1) 6:45
2) 6:44
3) 6:38 starting to get ridiculous!
4) 6:52 starting to crack
5) 7:13 cracked!
6) 7:05
7) 6:54
8) 7:04


What would you do differently?:

Not started out so fast, but I didn't have a choice if I wanted to stay with everyone. I did want to push myself, so it was okay.
Post race
Warm down:

Walked around in search of food & drink.

Event comments:

Excellent race overall, especially for a big race.




Last updated: 2008-11-24 12:00 AM
Running
00:55:16 | 08 miles | 06m 55s  min/mile
Age Group: 16/487
Overall: 305/7255
Performance: Good
Course: Flat with 2 gradual climbs up the bridges over the trinity river.
Keeping cool Good Drinking Just right
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Good
Mental exertion [1-5] 4
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