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Somerville, MA
United States
Somerville Striders Ath Club
41F / 5C
Overcast
Total Time = 11h 00m
Overall Rank = 221/1846
Age Group = 30-39
Age Group Rank = 51/217
Pre-race routine:

Got to site early, checked in, had coffee and bagel with Tanya. Hung out in area for about 2 hours prior to race. Met Tanya's family at breakfast
Event warmup:

Jogged about 1/4 mile and stretched well.
Run
  • 22m 10s
  • 3.1 miles
  • 07m 09s  min/mile
Comments:

This is the fastest time I have ever put into a 5K race. Again, the hills I was unprepared for, but got through the race well. Chip failed to register as I crossed the line and after emailing the "chip" people, will not have an official time for this race. This makes me very upset after posting such a good race.
What would you do differently?:

Ensure Chip works, drink more water the night before, and run in shorts instead of tights. Work hills more to increase efficiency there.
Post race
Warm down:

Jogged another 1/4 mile and walked.

What limited your ability to perform faster:

Lack of hill training.

Event comments:

Again, this was my fastest time ever on a 5K so I am happy with my training this far. Still have 8 weeks to work on endurance and hills before first Tri in May! Need to ensure the timing chip works and is placed properly.

What a great way to start the season.




Last updated: 2005-03-02 12:00 AM
Running
00:22:10 | 03.1 miles | 07m 09s  min/mile
Age Group: 51/217
Overall: 221/1846
Performance: Good
Focus to keep HR out of high 170s and pretty much stayed in a moderately comfortable zone for first 2 miles (13:55)
Course: Through Davis Square in Somerville.
Keeping cool Average Drinking Not enough
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Average
Mental exertion [1-5] 4
Physical exertion [1-5] 4
Good race? Yes
Evaluation
Course challenge Just right
Organized? Yes
Events on-time? Yes
Lots of volunteers? Yes
Plenty of drinks? Yes
Post race activities: Good
Race evaluation [1-5] 5

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