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Komen Boise Race for the Cure - Run5k


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Boise, Idaho
United States
Susan G. Komen
65F / 18C
Sunny
 		Total Time = 26m 9s
Overall Rank = /
Age Group =
Age Group Rank = 0/
Pre-race routine:

I was feeling sick with the abdominal pain all day Thursday. Still in a little bit of pain on Friday. Took it easy. Ate a liquid diet all day Friday. Drank plenty of water Friday night and a protein shake
Event warmup:

Drank water and a protein shake. Just a few stretches right before race
Run
  • 26m 9s
  • 3.1 miles
  • 08m 26s  min/mile
Comments:

There were 14,000 people there. This was my first race so I was kind of nervous to begin with and then add all the tens of thousands of people. I positioned myself close to the start line and was able to just take off. Actually felt really good during the run despite the fact that I hadn't eaten real food in two days. First mile I did in 8 minutes exactly. I grabbed a sip of water at the halfway/turnaround point just because my mouth was dry. I actually felt great. Towards the finish line I heard my husband and my girls cheering for me. So much fun! I kicked it up a notch and finished off strong
What would you do differently?:

Run faster. I didn't push as hard as I could have but I was afraid if I pushed too hard I would only be able to keep it up for a short bit and then be slower in the long run
Post race
What limited your ability to perform faster:

My stomach pains. Definitely inhibited my run. But still felt like it was a strong run.

Event comments:

I had so much fun! I can't believe I can run! It's so nice to have confidence in my body. I'm sick so often with the abdominal pain that it's nice to be able to control my body for once. I had a good time and am looking forward to the next race!

It's official--I'm addicted




Last updated: 2008-04-15 12:00 AM
Running
00:26:09 | 03.1 miles | 08m 26s  min/mile
Age Group: 0/
Overall: 0/
Performance: Good
Course:
Keeping cool Drinking
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall:
Mental exertion [1-5] 4
Physical exertion [1-5] 3
Good race? Yes
Evaluation
Course challenge Too easy
Organized? Yes
Events on-time? Yes
Lots of volunteers? Yes
Plenty of drinks? Yes
Post race activities: Good
Race evaluation [1-5] 4

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2008-05-10 7:07 PM

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Subject: Komen Boise Race for the Cure

2008-05-11 11:50 PM
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Subject: RE: Komen Boise Race for the Cure
Nice job and way to set an example for the kids.
2008-05-12 10:27 AM
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Subject: RE: Komen Boise Race for the Cure
Nice 5k even if you were tummy troubled!
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