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Comments: First mile was 8:40. I was aiming for under 8:30, but had to dodge too many people. I really need to start lining up farther forward. Other than the first mile and mile 9 (mostly uphill), my pace was under 8 minutes. My goal pace was under 8:30. So, just like the 1/2 marathons, my approach was to "bank" under 8:30 miles through mile 6 or 7 and then see where things stood. As it turned out, I was able to do under 8 min pace for most of the race. This kind of blows my mind. Felt super strong on the last mile too. Good confidence builder for this Fall. A few things. I think the stairmaster work has helped my uphills. My pace isn't falling off on the hills like it used to. Back was stiff the entire way (especially on hills), but did not interfere with performance. Just kept hoping it didn't dial it up. Ibuprofin probably helped. Also focused on form throughout. Training notes. I think having done the 1/2 Mary in Florida a few weeks back made a difference. That turned out to be an excellent training run. And even though I didn't really taper for this race, I did take yesterday off and only swam on Thurs, so legs felt pretty fresh. That's probably a good pre-race approach. Great to see Karen, Kerry and Cindy at mile 8. A nice pick-me-up at a good point in the race. What would you do differently?: Can't complain about a PB. Start nearer the front. No credit given for chip times... gun time counts for placing.  Post race
Warm down: Went to ACAC for the hot tub and then off to Richmond to play at the festival. After the stage, played in the street for 3 hours standing. I'm a tired puppy tonight. Event comments: A classic for C'ville! Thanks! Last updated: 2011-03-23 12:00 AM
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 2011-03-26 9:06 PM |
Expert  1384    Charlottesville, Virginia |  Subject: Charlottesville 10 Miler |
| 2011-03-27 7:32 AM in reply to: #3416016 |
Master 1367 Dirt Road | Subject: RE: Charlottesville 10 Miler Wow! Not that your old but I hope I can do that when I'm in the 50-55. Thanks for the RR. |
| 2011-03-29 9:47 PM in reply to: #3416016 |
Champion 7595   Columbia, South Carolina | Subject: RE: Charlottesville 10 Miler |
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Age Group = 50-55
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Had some stomach issues the night before and was really tired. Decided not to go to the concert, which was kind of a bummer, but a good call for the race. Took a couple of naps during the news. It had been a long week.
Got up at 5:30. Kind of piddled around until 6 and then realized I had to get moving. Breakfast was yogurt and some water and gatorade. Took two ibuprofin for my back, which was tender, but not a disaster.
Got to the event a little before 7am. Did a little stretching and ran around the parking lot a bit. Less warm-up than usual as I was running a bit late and it was pretty cold. Probably should have done more, oh well. Take the 1st mile loose.