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Comments: Straight after the starting gun, I didn't run out very stringly and was getting pushed around in the middle of the pack as we made out way up the first hill. After the hill I maganaged to focus and start overtaking people. I reached the top twenty and then the top fifteen. The very steep, muddy hill in the middle of the course was very slippery and I and the runners around me just managed to stay on our feet. I tackled the first vault well, but on the last vault heading into the last 1km, I put two hands on the fence and fell on my kneed. Fortunately I got up fast and recovered without losing my place, too much time or energy. For the last half of the race, I was necka dnneck with two other runners. Down the last hill and into the finisher's shoot, it was a sprint finish. I teid with one of the girls I was battling with for the last race. I also came ahead of the winner of the Auckland Regional Championship. What would you do differently?: - Start out more assertively. - Work the down-hills more-swing arms. - Tackle the second vault with one hand only.  Post race
Warm down: None. I was very pooped at the finish, I couldn't stand up without leaning on the pole of the chute. Once I gave my number, I sat on the ground. What limited your ability to perform faster: - Lack of confidence in intial 400m of race. - Falling in mud after vault. Last updated: 2006-06-17 12:00 AM
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 2006-06-17 3:00 AM |
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| 2006-06-17 9:28 PM in reply to: #457327 |
| 64 | Subject: RE: New Zealand Secondary Schools Cross Country Championship Nice race Clare! That course was a true cross country so your performance is even more impressive. Looks like you have a bright future ahead of you! Keep up the great work. |
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Overall Rank = 14/202
Age Group = F Under 19
Age Group Rank = 14/202
Woke up at 4.20am, threw on some clothes, had two bananas and got into the campervan. I brought my duvet cover and went to sleep int the back. I slept for the whole 4 hours it took to drive to Tauranga while Mum and Dad drove. Woke up and had breakfast as we arrived at the park. The weather was fine, but cold when we arrived. Mum had a manager's meeting where she got all our race numbers and course information. With the map I took a walk to check out the course. I got a bit confused so Mum and I tried a bit later. We asked some volunteers about the course and finally got it sussed. I did a 15 minute gentle jog around the course to get my legs moving and had a banana protein shake. Our team members arrived and so did the rain. They all got changed and warmed up ready for their race. I went to the toilet many times. I watched the finish of the junior girls race and then had lunch. After lunch I got changed and went for a warm-up. I was feeling quite nervous, but nonetheless confident inside I think.
For 30 minutes I took a gentle jog around a field, did some speedwork, stretching, had some energy gel and then made my way to the starting area.