NSCU Longest Day Run (10K) - Run


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Vancouver, British Columbia
Canada
North Shore Credit Union
22C / 72F
Sunny
 		Total Time = 1h 14m 45s
Overall Rank = /
Age Group =
Age Group Rank = 0/
Pre-race routine:

Arrived really early because of traffic and to pick-up my race package. Had about 1 1/2 hours to kill.

Nice breeze before the race started. Seemed to die off before race time.
Run
  • 1h 14m 45s
  • 10 kms
  • 07m 29s  min/km
Comments:

Did 5 & 1's (ran 5 min/walked 1 min). Tried to keep a nice even steady pace.


What would you do differently?:

Nothing. It is just a matter of training more.
Post race
Warm down:

No cooldown. Saw the very long line-up for the food. Quickly grabbed my bag from the bag check and stood in the line-up for food for quite a while.

What limited your ability to perform faster:

Need to train more. This was a little unusual as it starts at 7 pm. I am used to training in the morning when it is cooler.

Also, still addressing some thyroid issues. Hopefully this will be resolved in a few months :).

Ran in my NB 1224's. Only started wearing them a few weeks ago. The balls of my feet just burned. Have worn this series for years and have never had an issue. Will try some new insoles?

Event comments:

Great food (burgers, hot dogs, fresh fruit, cookies, chips, etc.). A lot was already gone once I made it through the long line-up. Don't feel this is the fault of the organizers (saw people taking more than one burger or hot dog). I think the people who finish early should be mindful of the others still finishing.

Lots of volunteers and the spectators were awesome. Lots of support from other runners. Overall, had a great time. Would definately do it again...




Last updated: 2009-03-29 12:00 AM
Running
01:14:45 | 10 kms | 07m 29s  min/km
Age Group: 87/
Overall: 206/
Performance: Below average
Average HR 167 bpm 6:03; 7:10; 7:05; 6:54; 7:34; 7:16; 6:59; 7:33; 8:02; 7:41; 7:53; 7:27; 6:53
Course: Nice course. Five km loop around the UBC Campus - 10 km race did two laps.
Keeping cool Average Drinking Not enough
Post race
Weight change: %-2 lb
Overall: Average
Mental exertion [1-5] 3
Physical exertion [1-5] 3
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: Average
Race evaluation [1-5] 3