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Locomotive Thunder 5K - Run5k
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Comments: Started out faster than I had planned, but was feeling good so I just tried to hold the pace. Somewhere during the second mile I started thinking that I might actually be able to beat 30 minutes. I slowed to walk for one minute during the third mile thinking it would leave me a little more in the tank for the finish, but it didn't help enough after the fast start. I hit my limit about 2.8 miles in and struggled to keep the pace from there. I finished the last uphill part fairly strong, but had nothing in the tank for the end and just coasted to the finish line on fumes. What would you do differently?: Maybe start slower and save something for the end, but that's hard to do with a 5K. I really think I just need to train more at pushing the tempo to maintain it longer. Most of my runs seem to be focused on improving distance and endurance while holding a steady pace.  Post race
Warm down: Met up with a couple of friends afterward. Grabbed a zaxby's sandwich and ate the chicken tender, but threw away the bun. Watched the winner of the HM finish then headed back home. Stretched when I got home. Put on some warm dry clothes and took a nap in the recliner. Event comments: Dsiappointed with the disorganization at registration considering I registered and received a confirmation several weeks ago. The race itself ran smoothly, but I'm not sure how confident I am in their ability to keep up with runners who complete the series. Last updated: 2012-02-19 12:00 AM
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 2012-02-19 3:59 PM |
Extreme Veteran  668    NW Georgia |  Subject: Locomotive Thunder 5K |
| 2012-02-19 4:27 PM in reply to: #4055653 |
Elite 3395  Raleigh | Subject: RE: Locomotive Thunder 5K If you had nothing left in the end you cannot be disappointed that you id not give it your all. Pacing will come in time. Great PR! What is DIET green tea? Isn't all tea "diet?" |
| 2012-02-19 4:28 PM in reply to: #4055653 |
Champion 6973 marietta | Subject: RE: Locomotive Thunder 5K awesome job!!! congrats on the pr!!! |
| 2012-02-19 5:32 PM in reply to: #4055653 |
Master 1841 Sendai, Japan | Subject: RE: Locomotive Thunder 5K Nice job on the PR. Put a little more in the tank before heading out to your next race. |
| 2012-02-19 5:40 PM in reply to: #4055653 |
Champion 7163 Verona WI--Ironman Bike Country! | Subject: RE: Locomotive Thunder 5K Be proud! You PR'ed and are working hard every week to nail that sub 30! |
| 2012-02-19 5:48 PM in reply to: #4055764 |
| Subject: RE: Locomotive Thunder 5K Great job, David! Keep at it and you'll reach your sub-30 goal! |
| 2012-02-19 6:36 PM in reply to: #4055653 |
Expert 1038 Noosa | Subject: RE: Locomotive Thunder 5K Great run! 5k's are fun when you begin running because the aim is just to get round; once you start trying to race them they suck! I usually start at a brisk but easy pace and stick with that for the first k, after that you want to shift up a gear and keep shifting up a gear each k until you're in the pain cave at around 3k, the final 2k is just holding on to this pace then sprinting for the final 500m. I prefer longer races because you can get into a groove and have more fun. Anyway, well done, 30mins is getting closer! |
| 2012-02-19 6:45 PM in reply to: #4055653 |
Expert 847 Brevard, North Carolina | Subject: RE: Locomotive Thunder 5K Nice job David. Never easy to get out of a warm bed. |
| 2012-02-19 8:34 PM in reply to: #4055653 |
Veteran 336 Yorktown, VA & Langley AFB | Subject: RE: Locomotive Thunder 5K Good run David! Sounds like you threw down all you had and put forth your best effort; gotta be happy with that! Keep up the hard work, that sub 30 is right around the corner! |
| 2012-02-19 9:15 PM in reply to: #4055653 |
Elite 4108 Calgary,AB,Canada | Subject: RE: Locomotive Thunder 5K Nice PR my man!!! if you left it all out there you can't be disappointed in it. Nice work. |
| 2012-02-19 9:52 PM in reply to: #4055653 |
Master 2005 Silverton, Oregon | Subject: RE: Locomotive Thunder 5K Hey David! Great job getting out of that warm bed and heading into the rain. See I told you, you wouldn't melt. Seriously, great job on the PR, 2 minutes is huge on a 5k! You'll hit that sub 30 soon. Just keep up the great work! |
| 2012-02-20 7:40 AM in reply to: #4055653 |
Extreme Veteran 592 Long Island | Subject: RE: Locomotive Thunder 5K PR is a great way to start the season. Congrats David! |
| 2012-02-20 9:25 AM in reply to: #4055653 |
Regular 641 Chicago | Subject: RE: Locomotive Thunder 5K 2 minute PR is a great improvement! Keep working toward your goals! |
| 2012-02-21 11:00 AM in reply to: #4055653 |
Master 2436 Apex, north carolina | Subject: RE: Locomotive Thunder 5K A PR is always awesome. Keep chasing that 30 minute demon. You'll catch him!! |
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Left my warm dry bed, grabbed a couple of crackers and a diet green tea for breakfast, and headed out into the rain. It turned out to be good that I arrived early as they didn't have me registered. I filled out the form again, got a number, passed on the free bag of crap and headed over to pick-up my shirt. Another good call, as I got the last one in my size. There appeared to be a lot of people who just picked up their shirts and left.
Watched the HM people start their race and then complete their first lap around the mall before heading out into the neighborhoods. I took a warm-up lap through the parking lot up to the mall and back to get the blood flowing, then settled in for the start.