Paws & Claws 5 mile run
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Comments: First mile was pretty quick for me at 9:04. Second mile was much slower at 19:35 (10:31). I remember thinking it was the hardest 2 miles I'd ever run! Third, after turn-around, was probably at like 29:30 or so, and I thought I could then beat 10 minute mile given it was all downhill after 2.5 mile. Some of the downhill was pounding and I got passed a few times then. Still, between 3 and 4 I felt pretty good, and kept from speeding up too early. I couldn't tell my pace much the last mile and tried to go faster and only as I approached the gate did I feel like I was strong and could go on. Time total is a guess. I know it was under 50 minutes, and thought under 49 (as did Lisa). In fact, I thought it was like 4819, but I could be mistaken. What would you do differently?: Work more hills if I want to run in Arkansas! Great first experience. Post race
Warm down: Water and walking with Lisa, then nanas, and such - good "snackies." Lisa had a great run too! Awards were fun, and the other people around were just the greatest. Not that many people, and lots were running the half marathon the next day (Hogeye?). I was told I won the age group but thought I must have been third - I don't remember beating the other two, but I dunno. Still, I got a ribbon as did Lisa for age groupers. What limited your ability to perform faster: Hills - terrible hills. Maybe I tapered a bit too much the week before (didn't run but on Wednesday). Event comments: Good mental attitude - wanted to have fun, and did. In the future, remember that the people I am running with are kind, just like these wonderful Arkansans were. What a beautiful place, wonderful people, and extremely tough darned course. Rugged folks. Last updated: 2006-02-20 12:00 AM
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2006-03-27 5:06 AM in reply to: #379952 |
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United States
Madison County Humane Society
35F / 2C
Sunny
Overall Rank = 23/27
Age Group = 40-45
Age Group Rank = 1/1
Up at 6:30 and after coffee and a light snack (banana bread and butter), drove the 50 minutes to the park with Lisa and we were a little early. Amazed about the course - all uphill for 2.5, then back.
We didn't want to stand 'round in the cold, so we ran into Huntsville for a bathroom and coffee break. Came back in time to pick up registration number and goodie bags and return them to the Jeep where Sparky sat patiently.
We sort of walked around and jogged a few hundred yards up, trying to decide what clothes to keep and how hot we'd be. Got back to the line a few seconds before it started. Really didn't stand around waiting for the start - it just started, and started sort of fast.