New Hope-Solebury 5k
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New Hope-Solebury 5k - Run5k
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Comments: The course was a tough one today. We race down to the Delaware River and then all the way back up. That meant the final two miles were primarily uphill. I had a solid first mile of 6:18, but my pace fell after that point. The second mile was uphill and I got lost in the race. I spent too much time thinking about my legs and the pain in my stomach and hoping I wouldn't throw up rather than keeping my form efficient and turnover quick. I faded about 20 seconds per mile the whole race. The race finished on the track and I coasted to the finish. I had some energy left, but I didn't sprint which I now regret. On the positive side I did come in with a one second PR on a tough course. Also I did have stomach issues but I didn't full out throw up which was encouraging. But I think this is the last race I am going to rush out of the gate. I can't positive split like this anymore. It hurts too much. What would you do differently?: Focus more on the race and less of the surroundings. Even out my splits, and trust in myself more. Post race
Warm down: Ran for about 20 minutes to let the legs cool off. Checked out the results and saw I was sixth in the AG so I headed home afterwards. Good food though! Last updated: 2009-04-05 12:00 AM
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Panera Bread
50F / 10C
Sunny
Overall Rank = 41/480
Age Group = M 15-19
Age Group Rank = 6/14
The race didn't start until 10:00 AM so I got to sleep in until about 8:15 before I showered and had some water. My plan for this race was to not eat anything because I have really battled throwing up during these short 5k's. I was hungry but didn't take anything for it.
Jogged for five minutes and stretched some. Needed to spend a little extra time getting warmed up today but the race actually started on time so I rushed to the line.