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Almaden Times Classics - Run10k


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san jose, California
United States
AVCS
Sunny
 		Total Time = 00m
Overall Rank = 81/298
Age Group = 30-39
Age Group Rank = 23/53
Run
  • 50m 17s
  • 6.2 miles
  • 08m 07s  min/mile
Comments:

It was a great race. I went out with what I knew would be a hard pace, but one I felt like I could easily do for only 6.2 miles. I wish I could have stayed a little longer after the race, but had to get to work. The only problem I had was a little brat (looked to be about 10 y/o). I never saw him with any adults and he kept cutting in front of runners. He nearly tripped me twice, and I witnessed several other runners having the same problem with him. He was trying to keep a pace that was far to fast for him. So he would cut in front of you...drop back then surge forward and do it again. After about 1 mile he fell back. I later saw him cheat by cutting about 2 miles off the race.
This is the first race in the Hat Trick consisting of this 10k, the Rock and Roll 1/2 Mary and the Silicon Valley Mary.
What would you do differently?:

Shoot the child before the race started.
Post race
What limited your ability to perform faster:

Nothing. In june I was at a 12 min/mile. Four months later, I am 50lbs lighter and I am now at sub 9. I am pleased with the progress I have made.




Last updated: 2006-09-21 12:00 AM
Running
00:50:17 | 06.2 miles | 08m 07s  min/mile
Age Group: 0/53
Overall: 0/298
Performance: Good
Course:
Keeping cool Good Drinking Not enough
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall:
Mental exertion [1-5]
Physical exertion [1-5] 3
Good race? Yes
Evaluation
Course challenge Just right
Organized? No
Events on-time? Yes
Lots of volunteers? No
Plenty of drinks? No
Post race activities: Below average
Race evaluation [1-5] 3

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2006-09-26 2:33 PM

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2006-09-27 12:06 PM
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Hey, nice run!

I hear that if a kid almost trips you in a race you're allowed to yell at him. Really.
2006-09-27 2:46 PM
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Opus - 2006-09-27 10:06 AM Hey, nice run! I hear that if a kid almost trips you in a race you're allowed to yell at him. Really.

 But I probably couldn't shoot him...

2006-09-27 3:54 PM
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runningwoof - 2006-09-26 3:33 PM In june I was at a 12 min/mile. Four months later, I am 50lbs lighter and I am now at sub 9. I am pleased with the progress I have made.

I think you should be more than "pleased" with that kind of progress because I think it's remarkable. I started running about 4 years ago, and my PR for a 10K is a little under 55 minutes. You should be very proud of your achievement.

About the kid.  That is typically the way children will run; sprint, walk, sprint, walk and so on. I have a 10 yo who is not a runner, but if he were, I'm about 99% sure that he would never get in anyone's way, but that is because I'm a stickler about manners and respect for others. So, if you're considering shooting someone, start with the parents because they failed the kid .

BTW, please don't shoot anybody, you probably wouldn't be able to do much swimming, biking, or running in prison.

 

2006-09-28 9:35 AM
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amschrod - 2006-09-27 1:54 PM

runningwoof - 2006-09-26 3:33 PM In june I was at a 12 min/mile. Four months later, I am 50lbs lighter and I am now at sub 9. I am pleased with the progress I have made.

I think you should be more than "pleased" with that kind of progress because I think it's remarkable. I started running about 4 years ago, and my PR for a 10K is a little under 55 minutes. You should be very proud of your achievement.

About the kid.  That is typically the way children will run; sprint, walk, sprint, walk and so on. I have a 10 yo who is not a runner, but if he were, I'm about 99% sure that he would never get in anyone's way, but that is because I'm a stickler about manners and respect for others. So, if you're considering shooting someone, start with the parents because they failed the kid .

BTW, please don't shoot anybody, you probably wouldn't be able to do much swimming, biking, or running in prison.

 

Shoot was probably a bad choice of words for me.  I have only ever shot a gun once in my life.  And that was qualifing for a watch possition in the Navy...even in boot camp I never even held a gun.  Not really my thing.  I do like swords tho.  Do a lot of stage combat.  And you are also right...the parents are the ones I should shoo...I mean chop...Actually I am a pretty non violent person. 

2006-09-28 11:40 AM
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hey, man, that's smokin for a self described "big guy" And thanks for not killing said child. heand his vote  will be making descisons one day about your nursing home!

2006-09-28 3:05 PM
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possum - 2006-09-28 9:40 AM hey, man, that's smokin for a self described "big guy" And thanks for not killing said child. heand his vote  will be making descisons one day about your nursing home!

Good thing I am never going to have kids...and never really wanted them...I love my nephews, but in small doses.

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