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Dallas, Texas
United States
Dallas YMCA
Total Time = 1h 23m 37s
Overall Rank = 2007 /3838
Age Group = M 35-39
Age Group Rank = 317/351
Pre-race routine:

Clif bar, gatorade endurance
Event warmup:

Drove to downtown Dallas and followed the long line of traffic until I found a parking lot a few blocks from the start. Called Aaron and told him I'd look for him and Michael at the start line. Put on the race belt and headed for the event.
Run
  • 1h 23m 37s
  • 8 miles
  • 10m 27s  min/mile
Comments:

Because of the huge crowd at the start line, I never found Aaron or Michael. However, about a mile in, I saw Aaron pass me in a blur of tailfeathers and stars n'stripes (he was less than 6 feet from me when he passed). I tried to speed up and say hello to him, but there was no way to catch him, so I gave him a quick cheer and kept at my own pace.

This was a really fun run for me. My coach had instructed me to run the first 7 miles at zone 4 and the last mile at an "all out" effort. The strategy worked great, and I was able to post one of my best per mile averages to date.

The event was fantastic, with a "sea of runners" for 8 miles. What a great way to spend Thanksgiving morning!
What would you do differently?:

Nothing at all. This was a fun day for me.
Post race
Warm down:

Walked around for a bit, ate two bananas and a clif bar and headed back to my parents' house for Thanksgiving with all the relatives.

What limited your ability to perform faster:

Weight and beginner status

Event comments:

Had a wonderful time




Last updated: 2005-11-29 12:00 AM
Running
01:23:37 | 08 miles | 10m 27s  min/mile
Age Group: 317/351
Overall: 2007/3838
Performance: Good
Course: Great course through various parts of downtown Dallas, with a couple of challenging bridges
Keeping cool Good Drinking Just right
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Good
Mental exertion [1-5] 4
Physical exertion [1-5] 4
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: Average
Race evaluation [1-5] 4

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Subject: RE: Dallas YMCA Turkey Trot
Way to go Brandt! Finally have a minute to read these hilarious RR's. You had a fantastic race.
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Way to go!!  You da man!!!  You are very inspiring!
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