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Vadnais Heights, Minnesota
United States
Tri Fitness
35F / 2C
Sunny
 		Total Time = 1h 41m 10s
Overall Rank = /
Age Group =
Age Group Rank = 0/
Pre-race routine:

Stretched, stretched calf a lot, 2 powerbars, roctane
Event warmup:

Nothing.
Run
  • 1h 41m 10s
  • 15.41 miles
  • 06m 34s  min/mile
Comments:

Ran with 2 guys from mile 4.5 onward, and we didn't push the pace near the finish - I was too worried I'd hurt something because I was running so far. Hit 13.10 on my Garmin at 1:26.18 (6:35.28)
What would you do differently?:

OH I DON'T KNOW… MAYBE NOT GET OFF THE COURSE?!?
Post race
Warm down:

Walked and stretched. Got a massage.

What limited your ability to perform faster:

Running farther than planned.

Event comments:

Too bad it was too long - otherwise a good race.


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Last updated: 2016-02-20 12:00 AM
Running
01:41:10 | 15.41 miles | 06m 34s  min/mile
Age Group: 0/
Overall: 0/
Performance: Average
2:53.76, 3:05.11, 3:16.09, 3:21.36, 3:18.03, 3:15.63, 3:12.59, 3:22.93, 3:18.91, 3:41.31, 3:21.74, 3:10.94, 3:12.14, 3:23.31, 3:17.55, 3:15.64, 3:18.76, 3:14.66, 3:23.65, 3:19.17, 3:23.64, 3:19.08, 3:14.67, 3:18.78, 3:17.65, 3:23.06, 3:13.54, 3:13.02, 3:11.09, 3:14.00, 2:38.60 (0.41, 6:23 pace). Mile splits: 5:58.87, 6:47.45, 6:33.66, 6:35.52, 7:00.22, 6:32.68, 6:35.45, 6:33.19, 6:33.42, 6:42.82, 6:42.72, 6:33.45, 6:40.71, 6:26.56, 6:25.09, 2:38.60 6:33.90 average pace 13.1 in 1:26:18 (6:35.28)
Course: 2 loops, but ran EXTRA on the first loop (sign down and no volunteer).
Keeping cool Average Drinking Just right
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Average
Mental exertion [1-5] 3
Physical exertion [1-5] 2
Good race? Yes
Evaluation
Course challenge Just right
Organized? Yes
Events on-time? Yes
Lots of volunteers? No
Plenty of drinks? Yes
Post race activities: Below average
Race evaluation [1-5] 3

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