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Credit Union Cherry Blossom Ten Mile Run - Run10 Mile


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Washington, Washington, D.C.
United States
Credit Union Cherry Blossom Ten Mile Run
50F / 10C
Overcast
 		Total Time = 1h 24m 14s
Overall Rank = 2,316/10,808
Age Group = 50-54
Age Group Rank = 161/426
Pre-race routine:

Oatmeal and apple
Event warmup:

easy jogging
Run
  • 1h 24m 14s
  • 10 miles
  • 08m 25s  min/mile
Comments:

In retrospect, could have increased pace more between miles 4-7, but at time wasn't sure I would continue feeling strong for rest of race.
What would you do differently?:

I ran a good race and beat my 2005 time by almost five minutes, so I was very pleased with my effort.
Post race
Warm down:

walk, muffin

Event comments:

Finished 161 out of 426 in 50-54 male age group
Finished 2316 out of 5,205 men
Finished 3262 out of 10,707 overall




Last updated: 2007-04-03 12:00 AM
Running
01:24:14 | 10 miles | 08m 25s  min/mile
Age Group: 161/426
Overall: 3262/10,808
Performance: Good
Course: Flat, paved parkway, closed to cars for race. Course starts near Jefferson Memorial, passes by Lincoln Memorial, across Memorial Bridge toward Arlington Cemetery, back across bridge, under Kennedy Center and along Potomac River, up Rock Creek Parkway and back.
Keeping cool Good 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: Average
Race evaluation [1-5] 5

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