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Chicago, Illinois
United States
Chicago Special Events Management
22F / -6C
Precipitation
 		Total Time = 19m 34s
Overall Rank = 28/873
Age Group = M45-49
Age Group Rank = 1/31
Pre-race routine:

Parked - got race packet - talked about post race meeting. Decided on what layers to wear, talked with some friends and relaxed
Event warmup:

30 minutes prior to race, went out and jogged the last 1/4 mile
10 minutes prior to race - did some strides, thought about the weather, went over race-plan in my head, stretched and some more strides
Run
  • 19m 34s
  • 3.11 miles
  • 06m 17s  min/mile
Comments:

Started to snow (lake effect) few hours prior to race. The wind was swirling at 15-20mph. Bad footing, a fridgid cold morning (+6F windchill)made for an interesting run. Its' too bad, because despite the conditions, i ran very well. First mile was 6:19 - 2nd @ 6:09 and 3rd @ 6:26. The majority of 3rd mile was into the wind. I was competetive and ran smart, not going out too fast and careful at the corners
What would you do differently?:

Not much. I feel i trained welll for this race, the cold, snow and wind was a big factor in overall time, but we all run in the same conditions and i did well
Post race
Warm down:

Went inside building for post race party - went throguh the line for snacks (the whole idea behind the race), changed shoes and put on warm-up clothes then went back out on course to find Aimee. We ran the last 1/2 Mile together.

What limited your ability to perform faster:

the snow, slippery streets and howling winds

Event comments:

Race used 'disposable timing chips' they had a computer inside that would print personal results. That was cool. This is a well organized race and has been enjoyable in the past. I think it was 2002 it was about 60F out. I recommend it as a good race to run early in season. Never sure of waht kind of weather.




Last updated: 2009-03-01 12:00 AM
Running
00:19:34 | 03.11 miles | 06m 17s  min/mile
Age Group: 1/31
Overall: 28/873
Performance: Good
Course: Loop course, basically a rectangle with a few extra turns thrown in. Very flat
Keeping cool Good Drinking Just right
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Good
Mental exertion [1-5] 4
Physical exertion [1-5] 5
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: Average
Race evaluation [1-5] 4

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2009-03-01 5:33 PM

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Subject: Wacky Snacky 5k Run

2009-03-04 6:54 AM
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Subject: RE: Wacky Snacky 5k Run
great race bud!!!  how am i going to be able to hang with you if you keep having these kind of days????
2009-03-04 9:19 AM
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Winter Park, Florida
Subject: RE: Wacky Snacky 5k Run

SNAP! Great run, good job.  That was a hell of a good finish time.

I was there too (in the driving wind and snow) and it the post race event was pretty cool.  Have you seen the cool timelapse video that is on Flickr: http://flickr.com/photos/benseese/3325278676/

 

 

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