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Oceanside Turkey Trot 5 mile - Run


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Oceanside, California
United States
Kinane Events
41F / 5C
Sunny
Total Time = 43m 13s
Overall Rank = 315/851
Age Group = F 25-29
Age Group Rank = 22/78
Pre-race routine:

Up at 5:30 had a banana and some water on the way to the start. Had a gel 20 minutes before the start. My husband was racing too (the 5K) so we checked in and found the start.
Event warmup:

Did a couple pick ups and jogged a bit at the start. It was really cold (for Southern California) and I was still shivering with tights, a base layed and a long sleeved tech shirt, I should have worn the hat but it work out well in the end. Let's say I got my heart rate up but nver was really warm.
Run
  • 43m 13s
  • 5 miles
  • 08m 38s  min/mile
Comments:

I was cold for most of this run. I shouldn't have left my hat in the car. I started out a little fast and had to dial it back after the first half mile. At mile 3.5 we ran up a steep ramp onto the pier. I liked the addition of the ramp. It was steep and spread out the field a little. I had been running with a group and several people stopped to walk. I kept my pace in check until mile 4 then laid it down at the end. I'm pleased with the outcome of the race.
What would you do differently?:

Keep things in check for mile one.
Post race
Warm down:

Grabbed a cup of water and jogged up the Strand and watched the waves crash on the beach, not a bad way to start Thanksgiving. I have so much to be thankful for. I found a sunny place near the finish line and watched for my husband to finish the 5K.

What limited your ability to perform faster:

My limited run training.

Event comments:

I love this race. This was the first year they offered the 5 mile. I did this race the first two years they offered it and love it. The races start on time and are very organized. I love the idea the race promotes, "Move Your Feet Before You Eat." Lot's of families come out together to walk and run. It's really neat seeing several generations out together on Thanksgiving Day. This is an awesome race! On top of it 5 dollars of your 30 dollar race entry goes to local schools, you can't beat that.





Last updated: 2010-11-22 12:00 AM
Running
00:43:13 | 05 miles | 08m 38s  min/mile
Age Group: 22/78
Overall: 315/851
Performance: Good
Course: 5 mile loop from Oceanside Civic Center out to the pier, around the harbor and on to the Strand. Run up the ramp onto the pier at 3.5 miles to get up and onto Pacific then back down to the Strand to finish at the pier.
Keeping cool Good Drinking Just right
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Average
Mental exertion [1-5] 3
Physical exertion [1-5] 4
Good race? Yes
Evaluation
Course challenge
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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2010-11-26 11:40 AM

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Master
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Subject: Oceanside Turkey Trot 5 mile


2010-11-26 11:46 AM
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Royal(PITA)
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Subject: RE: Oceanside Turkey Trot 5 mile

Great job on the race! 

Cold weather running is the best-once you are used to the temps but in SoCal I guess that's a rare event Surprised

2010-11-27 7:46 AM
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Champion
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Subject: RE: Oceanside Turkey Trot 5 mile
Great job!

Hard to figure out how to dress for races in cooler weather as we heat up so much.

Nice to lay it down last mile~
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