login
Ho Ho 5K
-
No new posts
Ho Ho 5K - Run5k
View Member's Race Log View other race reports
 Run
Comments: My plan was to run mile one at 156 HR, mile two at 158 HR and mile 3 at 160 hr. I knew that the opening half mile would be difficult with the steep hill. Another issue was the narrow steep moss ridden right when you go to the bike path. I ended up climbing the opening hill too fast and running + 160 HR. Thru the first mile and a half. Since I was in my upper limit early I naturally started to slow down earlier than I had planned making the race a more peak and valley than a steady effort. What would you do differently?: I believe I would be faster with a better left leg that let me do more speed workouts. I also think a more evenly expensed effort would lead to a faster time. Things I intend to work on before my next race would be a negative split and some high knee workouts.  Post race
Warm down: After I caught my breath. I went for a half speed run to loosen the legs. I then went to the gym for a light weight workout and some hot tub time. What limited your ability to perform faster: As stated above I really need to get my left leg up to speed so I can get off the elliptical and back on the road. Currently I am building my endurance from Sprint triathlon to Olympic distance. Once I can comfortable do the distance I will perform some speed workouts which hopefully will make me faster. Event comments: Best Weather ever for a Ho Ho 5k. It was 50 degrees wet but not raining. I intend to run a more balanced race next time. My goal would be a negative split. Last updated: 2010-12-11 12:00 AM
|
|
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
{postbutton}
 2010-12-14 3:22 PM |
New user  0 |  Subject: Ho Ho 5K |
| 2010-12-14 9:53 PM in reply to: #3248815 |
Champion 5312   Calgary | Subject: RE: Ho Ho 5K good job. |
| General Discussion-> Race Reports! |
{postbutton}
|
|
|
View profile
Add to friends
Go to training log
Go to race log
Send a message
View album
CONNECT WITH FACEBOOK
United States
XDog events
53F / 12C
Precipitation
Overall Rank = 99/236
Age Group =
Age Group Rank = 11/18
I purchased a Gatorade, 5 Hour Shot, and a Power Bar to eat before the race. I got to the event 50 minutes early and registered. I was given Bib #474. I then waited for Rene to get there to start my warm-up.
About 30 minutes before the race was to start I went for a short warm-up jog. I then did some shorter half speed prints then I finished with some 3/4 Speed drills. 10 minutes before the race I stripped down to my race gear.