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Iron Girl Boston - 5K - Run


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Quincy, Massachusetts
United States
Iron
Sunny
Total Time = 40m 15s
Overall Rank = /
Age Group = 30-34
Age Group Rank = 80/93
Pre-race routine:

night before, major anxiety related chest pain. husband helped me relax by asking me what the worst thing was that could happen - we settled on my pants falling down and tripping me just short of the finish line, exposing my naked butt to all and sundry. that absurdity helped me realize that I was taking this all too seriously.

slept OK, got up very early and drove to quincy. ate a bagel. met some other BT'ers and tried not to be nervous.
Event warmup:

stood on line for the portapotties. 1400 women = long bathroom lines
Run
  • 40m 15s
  • 3.1 miles
  • 12m 59s  min/mile
Comments:

ran the whole thing, which was my goal for the day. a little slower than I expected, but considering my previous long continuous run was 20 minutes, I suppose I can't complain.
What would you do differently?:

push a little harder on the third mile
Post race
Warm down:

walked around, had some food (they put out a big breakfast spread). won a visor in the raffle. found out that from the massage/PT people that my hip pain has to do with a problem in my lower back, so now I can get that looked into and hopefully clear it up.

What limited your ability to perform faster:

the fact that I've been running for only six weeks. so I'm happy with what I did today. next time will be better.

Event comments:

very well run race!




Last updated: 2006-06-12 12:00 AM
Running
00:40:15 | 03.1 miles | 12m 59s  min/mile
Age Group: 0/93
Overall: 0/
Performance: Good
time is watch time - chip time included long wait to cross start line.
Course: flat loop
Keeping cool Average 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: Good
Race evaluation [1-5] 5

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2006-07-09 11:41 AM

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2006-07-09 11:46 AM
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Subject: RE: Iron Girl Boston - 5K
Congratulations   Great way to get over the pre race nerves!!!
2006-07-09 8:45 PM
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Congrats on a great race!!

Who hooo you ran the whole way and that was your goal...but you weren't sure you could do it!! That is a huge thing to accomplish so quickly after you started running...great job!

I can't wait to watch your progress and read your first Tri RR when you do Danskin. It was great to meet you and your husband...fun times for you guys to train together!

 I saw you finish but didn't see you after....next race!

2006-07-10 1:17 AM
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You did a great job today..no reason to be nervous.  You'll be fine at danskin!
2006-07-10 3:51 AM
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Subject: RE: Iron Girl Boston - 5K

Great job yesterday!  I'm sorry we didn't get to meet before or after the race.  Next time for sure 

 

2006-07-10 6:03 AM
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Subject: RE: Iron Girl Boston - 5K
Well Done, reaching your no-walk goal is great. I have anxiety dreams all the time, even before workouts! One time I dreamed I brought golf shoes instead of running shoes to a race and I had to run in them.  Then the race director said since I was wearing golf shoes, I could only run on the grass so as not to ruin the pavment.  ???  Yeah, this sport can make you a little psycho, but in a good way


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