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MEC Calgary Race Seven - RunHalf Marathon


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Calgary, Alberta
Canada
MEC
10C / 50F
Overcast
 		Total Time = 1h 26m 57s
Overall Rank = 6/345
Age Group = M40-49
Age Group Rank = 1/37
Pre-race routine:

A bit later start for this one, so had breakfast with the kids then drove over to the zoo.

Not really feeling it - no taper just lead feeling.

Event warmup:

1k job out and back.
Run
  • 1h 26m 57s
  • 21.1 kms
  • 04m 07s  min/km
Comments:

Pushed pace at start but couldn't quite hold sub 4 so slipped back.

I did catch a guy who passed me near the middle with less than 1 km to go - that was nice.


Post race
What limited your ability to perform faster:

Just not a sub-85 day.


Event comments:

This line of races is meant to be as low cost as possible while still having timing and a good course. I think it's great.





Last updated: 2015-08-10 12:00 AM
Running
01:26:57 | 21.1 kms | 04m 07s  min/km
Age Group: 1/37
Overall: 6/345
Performance: Average
Avg HR: 155
Course: Pathway run along the river. Mostly flat with some under/overpasses.
Keeping cool Good Drinking Just right
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Average
Mental exertion [1-5] 3
Physical exertion [1-5] 3
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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