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Saguaro National Park Labor Day Run - 5K - Run5k


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Tucson, Arizona
United States
Southern Arizona Roadrunners
78F / 26C
Sunny
Total Time = 27m 11s
Overall Rank = 27/342
Age Group = 30-39
Age Group Rank = 7/27
Pre-race routine:

Got up, drank some water, arrived early at the race.
Event warmup:

Mild stretching.
Run
  • 27m 11s
  • 3.11 miles
  • 08m 44s  min/mile
Comments:

Run was good with a slow start. Mildly difficult to gauge my effort level with the hills. But after the turn was feeling much better. First race, so not used to the 'pack' at the front that you have to run through. But not bad at all.

My 27:11 time was only 3 seconds slower than my PR so far (which was all on flat courses near my house).
What would you do differently?:

Run more hills, otherwise I was limber, hydrated and ready to run.
Post race
Warm down:

Meh, it's a 5k, just walking around and drinking water and the free stuff.

What limited your ability to perform faster:

Lack of hill training.

Event comments:

First race, so not sure how to rate everything with nothing to compare to. But well run and organized. No confusion, courteous runners and helpful volunteers. Will do the 8 miler next year.


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Last updated: 2012-08-14 12:00 AM
Running
00:27:11 | 03.11 miles | 08m 44s  min/mile
Age Group: 4/27
Overall: 23/342
Performance: Good
My time at the turnaround was 14:07.
Course: Very hilly, no flats at all. But open and fun to run.
Keeping cool Good Drinking Just right
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Good
Mental exertion [1-5] 5
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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2012-09-29 12:06 AM
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Subject: RE: Saguaro National Park Labor Day Run - 5K

Congrats on your first race Smile It sounds like you performed well. I normally do the 8-miler, but did the Disneyland Half this year instead. That 8-mile loop is one of my favorite running courses. 

I'm signed up for the Oracle Run as well - get ready for more hills! 

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