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Regina, Saskatchewan
Canada
Regina Police Service
10C / 50F
Overcast
 		Total Time = 1h 35m
Overall Rank = DNF/
Age Group =
Age Group Rank = 0/
Pre-race routine:

Up before alarm. Checked weather. Had Go Lean & soy milk along with a strong cup of coffee for breakfast.
Event warmup:

Sipped some Gatorade.
Hung out in building lobby with crowd.
Stretched a bit.
Run
  • 1h 35m
  • 14.3 kms
  • 06m 38s  min/km
Comments:

Ick. Wind sucked out my energy and I had to use what I could to ensure that my soul didn't blow away. It was a yucky day for me.

Started a bit too fast in the excitement of the crowd and against the wind so right away my HR soared way to high. Slowed things down but was winded (lung-wise) the rest of the time. Walked the aid stations and every 'incline' to try to keep the HR in check.

At about 9k, my calf cramped up. Stopped to stretch. Kept on going but then true to form, my left quad started to compensate for the calf. Walked. Ran. Limped. At the start of the third loop, I had enough and called it a day. The weather was tough and mentally I couldn't muddle through.

10°C, SE 50km/h(gust 67), Hum 58%, Cloudy
What would you do differently?:

Not do roller derby the night before.
Stretch more.
Eat better the day before.
Have a gel instead of relying on aid station Gatorade.


Post race
Warm down:

Walked to car.

What limited your ability to perform faster:

20+ extra pounds of body weight 'cargo'.




Last updated: 2008-01-09 12:00 AM
Running
01:35:00 | 14.3 kms | 06m 38s  min/km
Age Group: 0/
Overall: 0/
Performance: Below average
Avg 169, Max 176
Course: Around Wascana Lake. Loop#1) Counter-clockwise to UofR, Douglas Park, Lakeshore, Broad. Loop#2) Clockwise on Lakeshore, RSM, Albert, TC Douglas, WRC, Broad. Loop#3) Repeat Loop 1.
Keeping cool Good Drinking Just right
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Bad
Mental exertion [1-5] 1
Physical exertion [1-5] 2
Good race? No
Evaluation
Course challenge Just right
Organized? Yes
Events on-time? Yes
Lots of volunteers? Yes
Plenty of drinks? Yes
Post race activities:
Race evaluation [1-5]

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2008-04-21 10:41 AM

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Subject: Regina Police Service Half Marathon

2008-04-21 11:28 AM
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Subject: RE: Regina Police Service Half Marathon
Tough race for you!

Good lessons to learn about nutrition and also mixing running with roller-derby!

I hope your recovery goes well.
2008-04-21 12:01 PM
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Master
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Subject: RE: Regina Police Service Half Marathon
Tough day! But smart woman - knowing when to call it quits. You and Bopper always told me that's the mark of a true athlete, knowing when your body/mind has had enough. Good job!

2008-04-23 12:04 AM
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Melon Presser
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Subject: RE: Regina Police Service Half Marathon

DNF is still better than DNS. Great job getting out there and still getting a run in. There will be better days.

I'm still fighting my cargo too ... onwards, my friend. 

2008-04-23 6:21 AM
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Subject: RE: Regina Police Service Half Marathon
Not do roller derby?!?

Tough conditions and tough day. You did right by your body.
2008-04-24 8:20 PM
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Edited by Bopper 2008-04-24 8:22 PM

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