Super Sunday 10k - Run10k


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Boston, Massachusetts
United States
Boston Runner
35F / 2C
Sunny
 		Total Time = 59m 51s
Overall Rank = 533/718
Age Group = 30-39
Age Group Rank = 99/125
Pre-race routine:

Got up at 6 and when to go get bagel and coffee. I was on the waiting list so I left a bit early to get into Boston and find parking because that can always be a nightmare. Checked in at the waiting list table and didn't get registered until about 30 min before start. Was looking for fellow BTers but I could find any.
Event warmup:

Waited in the line for the bathroom for 35min. 10 toilets for 1500 people is not a good ratio. Did a little stretching
Run
  • 59m 51s
  • 6.24 miles
  • 09m 35s  min/mile
Comments:

Let me start by saying that when I started this tri thing, running by far, was my weakest event. I was going at 12min miles last Feb. I am absolutely amazed at my time yesterday. I honestly thought it would take a lot longer to get to the pace I am at. I can actually say that I could have gone faster, if it wasn't for the crowds of runners for the 1st half of the race. Not only did go under an hour, I blew away my 5k best by 2 mins.
What would you do differently?:

Wear less clothing. I had 4 layers on. I got pretty hot really fast. I would start up in the group. I was passing a lot of people for the 1st mile.
Post race
Warm down:

Grabbed some water and found Running4beer & Jonah, Redsoxchick and Friend of Harpoon. Didn't want to wait in looooonnngg line for beer and chowdah, so went to a bar down the street.

What limited your ability to perform faster:

Nothing

Event comments:

I think the fact that they increased the number of participant by 500% from last year played a big part. Hopefully they will learn and do better next year.




Last updated: 2008-12-17 12:00 AM
Running
00:59:51 | 06.24 miles | 09m 35s  min/mile
Age Group: 99/125
Overall: 125/718
Performance: Good
Lap Time Distance Pace/Speed AHR MHR 1 09m 29s 1.00 miles 09m 29s /mile 175 183 2 09m 21s 1.00 miles 09m 21s /mile 177 187 3 09m 28s 1.00 miles 09m 28s /mile 164 177 4 09m 37s 1.00 miles 09m 37s /mile 160 176 5 10m 00s 1.00 miles 10m /mile 154 171 6 09m 37s 1.00 miles 09m 37s /mile 155 176 7 02m 18s 0.27 miles 08m 32s /mile 165 173
Course: 2 loops around South Boston. Nice course. Lots of people.
Keeping cool Below average Drinking Not enough
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Good
Mental exertion [1-5] 5
Physical exertion [1-5] 4
Good race? Yes
Evaluation
Course challenge Just right
Organized? No
Events on-time? No
Lots of volunteers? Yes
Plenty of drinks? Yes
Post race activities: Below average
Race evaluation [1-5] 3