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Coeur d' Alene, Idaho
United States
55F / 13C
Overcast
 		Total Time = 1h 35m 11s
Overall Rank = 53/1063
Age Group = 35-39
Age Group Rank = 8/57
Pre-race routine:

Got up at 4 and had a carb/protein shake. Drank one bottle of GU02 and had a GU shot. Kicked back a little the drove to CdA (45 minutes).
Event warmup:

Got to CdA about 40 minutes before race start. Went to the restroom and then started warming up. Did some easy jogging and stretching.
Run
  • 1h 35m 11s
  • 13.1 miles
  • 07m 16s  min/mile
Comments:

My goal was to run at a 8 min pace. My first mile was 7:22 and I got worried that I had started too hard but at the same time I felt good. I figured I'd try to keep the current pace and maybe drop off a little later. Well, things were going good and I felt really strong. I basically just kept plugging away and ended up with my fastest half ever. Not that I have done many but my splits were faster than I have ever done in training on any run over 8 miles. I am very happy with my result. Uneventful race but fun. I crossed the finish line not feeling exhausted. I still had a little left :-)

Here are my splits:
Mile 1 7:22
Mile 2 7:31
Mile 3 7:14
Mile 4 7:30
Mile 5 7:45
Mile 6 7:33
Mile 7 7:22
Mile 8 7:21
Mile 9 6:55
Mile 10 7:05
Mile 11 7:17
Mile 12 6:58
Mile 13 6:41
What would you do differently?:

I was dressed a bit too warm. Should have run in a short sleeve rather than long sleeve shirt.
Post race
Warm down:

Stretching and then ate a bagel and drank some Gatorade.

What limited your ability to perform faster:

Speed work and hill training.




Last updated: 2007-05-29 12:00 AM
Running
01:35:11 | 13.1 miles | 07m 16s  min/mile
Age Group: 8/57
Overall: 53/1063
Performance: Good
Course: Out and back. Flat for the first 2-3 miles then its slight downhill for the next 2 miles. Miles 6 and 7 are hilly. Two pretty good climbs.
Keeping cool Below 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: Average
Race evaluation [1-5] 4

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2007-05-29 2:50 PM
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Great job Jon! Way to get out there and push it and get yourself a new PR!
2007-05-29 3:07 PM
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Holy cow!  Great run, CQ!  I was cheering you on in spirit!
2007-05-31 8:06 AM
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Unbelievable run, going for 8min miles and you ran 7:16/mile.  It looks like you paced just right because your fastest miles were the last 4.  Unbeelievable and keep up the good work
2007-06-02 8:24 AM
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Jon, looks like you kicked asphalt on this race.  You're speedy!  Also looks like you became faster as the race went on.  You totally blew away your 8min/mile goal.  Plus Awesome job!
2007-06-02 8:24 AM
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Jon, looks like you kicked asphalt on this race.  You're speedy!  Also looks like you became faster as the race went on.  You totally blew away your 8min/mile goal.  Plus you had some energy left afterward.  Awesome job!

Edited by enginerd 2007-06-02 8:25 AM

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