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Hamilton, Ontario
Canada
Road2Hope
2C / 36F
Overcast
 		Total Time = 2h 30m 38s
Overall Rank = 1772/1942
Age Group = M40-44
Age Group Rank = 97/101
Pre-race routine:

Nothing special. Had 1 cup of oatmeal w/ skim milk @ 5:15 AM with a glass of water. Took a 5-Hr Energy shot at 7 AM, then a eLoad gel at 8 AM. Race started at 8:30 instead of the scheduled 8:15.
Event warmup:

Since I wasn't planning any PRs today, I just used the beginning of the race as a warmup.
Run
  • 2h 30m 38s
  • 21.1 kms
  • 07m 08s  min/km
Comments:

The 4 weeks prior to the race, I ran a total of 20 mins which was 2 days before the race, so I wasn't expecting any miracles. The first 3-4 kms where a warmup, I took advantage of the downhill to bump up my pace, and then pick it up for the last 3 kms. Last thing I wanted to do was injure myself do to lack of training/fitness.
What would you do differently?:

I reached my goal time so I'm happy with that. Wouldn't change anything.
Post race
Warm down:

Walk around, light stretching.

What limited your ability to perform faster:

Lack of training, carrying excess fat.




Last updated: 2012-08-15 12:00 AM
Running
02:30:38 | 21.1 kms | 07m 08s  min/km
Age Group: 97/101
Overall: 1772/1942
Performance: Below average
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Course: Over 8k of downhill. First half on pavement/roads, 2nd half mostly trail with a few sections of asphalt road/trail by the lake.
Keeping cool Good Drinking Just right
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Good
Mental exertion [1-5] 3
Physical exertion [1-5] 3
Good race? Ok
Evaluation
Course challenge Just right
Organized? Yes
Events on-time? No
Lots of volunteers? Yes
Plenty of drinks? Yes
Post race activities: Average
Race evaluation [1-5] 3

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