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El Scorcho - 25k - Run25k


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Fort Worth, Texas
United States
Total Time = 57m 16s
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Pre-race routine:

Got my packet and then Jonny and I found Aimme and Jen. We all hung out until the 25K started.
Run
  • 57m 16s
  • 6 miles
  • 09m 32s  min/mile
Comments:

Well, this run is a 25K or a 50K. Since I couldn't train for 6 weeks due to a stress fracture, I knew trying to do the 25K would be dumb.

So my goal was to run 6 miles and to run it with a challenging pace. My goal was 60 minutes or less. I was hoping I would get FASTER than a 10 minute mile- and I did!!!

Started out with the pack, and kept an eye on my Garmin. I knew if went out too fast or got caught up with other people, I'd blow myself out early.

I had put on my headphones and had the music up pretty high. Usually I'm pretty interactive with the crowd and volunteers, but this time I was very focused. I had a goal and I was going to reach it. That meant no slowing down, no stopping, no getting water (I had my hand held water bottle), just focusing on my pace and keeping up the effort.

Tried to keep around a 9:30 minute mile. Pulled it off for the most part. I did walk a couple of times, but then told myself to suck it up and to keep running.

Once my Garmin hit 6 miles, I hit stop and then I started walking. Walked to the finish and turned in my chip. Yes, it was hard and I felt... kind of like a loser... but I knew it was the right decision and that the people watching didn't know my story.

Mile 1- 9:37 mm
Mile 2- 9:18 mm
Mile 3- 9:32 mm
Mile 4- 9:22 mm
Mile 5- 9:38 mm
Mile 6- 9:47 mm
Post race
Warm down:

Once I was done I went to where we setup the chairs and I waited for Aimee, Jen and then Jonny to pass. I cheered them on until they all finished!

Had lots of fun hanging out and chatting with Aimee's friends, and then with her and Jen once they stopped. Jonny finished shortly thereafter... and he beat his time last year by 30 minutes!!!! So proud of him! :)

Side note: I do suck as a girlfriend though. While I caught him going by loops 2-4, I missed him finishing. Ugh. I had my head turned and was talking. I all fairness though, he picked up the pace on the last 3 miles from a 11:20 mm to a 9:30 mm. So my inner time clock was not set to his lightening speed!

Picture 1- Jonny and I pre-race
Picture 2- Jonny, Jen (Jah2212) and I pre-race
Picture 3- Aimee (Aimeep), me and Jen.
Picture 4- All of us!

Event comments:

This is a really great race and I love that it starts at midnight. It's very much a "grass roots" race but they do a great job with the shirts and aid stations.

The food this year wasn't as great as last year, but it's not like I needed a lot of food after running only 6 miles. I did notice that most people brought their own support crews, food, etc. though. So the food probably isn't all that important for the most part.

I will be going back in 2010! I really love doing this race!



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Last updated: 2009-07-02 12:00 AM
Running
00:57:16 | 06 miles | 09m 32s  min/mile
Age Group: 0/
Overall: 0/
Performance: Good
Course:
Keeping cool Drinking
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall:
Mental exertion [1-5]
Physical exertion [1-5]
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: Below average
Race evaluation [1-5] 5

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2009-07-19 8:20 PM

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2009-07-19 10:21 PM
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Good run babe, way to go!
2009-07-20 6:51 AM
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A run at midnight sounds like a hoot! Way to go on smashing your guesstimated finish pace!
2009-07-20 7:27 AM
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Good job on setting and reaching your goal.

Everyone's goals are different and unique to themselves.

Racing at night; I'm going to have to try that sometime.
2009-07-20 8:18 AM
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Nice run there! Found your goal, and made it! Awesome!

Keep it up...

2009-07-20 10:47 AM
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Way to accomplish your goal and DNF!!!!  LOL!!!  It's tough pulling out of a race, but you did the right thing.  Great job girl!!!



2009-07-20 6:53 PM
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great race friend! you were super speedy! was fun...i enjoyed it!!

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