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Paris, Ontario
Canada
15C / 59F
Sunny
 		Total Time = 2h 22m 58s
Overall Rank = 143/749
Age Group = 40-49
Age Group Rank = 58/108
Pre-race routine:

ate well
Got there early
walked around venue as never did it before
Not really prepared for that 25k trail run
Event warmup:

Met some friends
Walked around
Run
  • 2h 22m 58s
  • 25 kms
  • 05m 41s  min/km
Comments:

Was not prepared for that type of terrain
Was coming back from injury - ran at most 18k - some hills but not prepared


What would you do differently?:

prepare better
try to come under 2:15
Post race
Warm down:

went for a shower as did not think to jump in lake

What limited your ability to perform faster:

Not prepared

Event comments:

You have to experience this event - it is well run and the ambience is unbelievable
The post-race 5-course meal is to die for
The goody bag is also useful


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Last updated: 2013-05-21 12:00 AM
Running
02:22:58 | 25 kms | 05m 41s  min/km
Age Group: 28/108
Overall: 143/749
Performance: Average
Course: Tough 25k trail run Major hill at 11k - doing it twice
Keeping cool Good Drinking Not enough
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Average
Mental exertion [1-5] 3
Physical exertion [1-5] 3
Good race? Yes
Evaluation
Course challenge Too hard
Organized? Yes
Events on-time? Yes
Lots of volunteers? Yes
Plenty of drinks? No
Post race activities: Good
Race evaluation [1-5] 5

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