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Comments: this was my first 10k, and i'm very happy with how i did. i tried to hold back a bit since i have my first half-marathon next weekend, but still felt like i had a good race. i'm really happy that i brought my new water bottle pack. there were only a few water stations on the run and i might have hit a wall if i didn't have my own water with me. also gave me a chance to try it out on a longer run before the half marathon. also, i started towards the back of the pack this time, since i was planning on going more slowly. it was great to actually pass some people instead of the other way around! What would you do differently?: i still need to work on pacing. everything was fine and i had steam to spare, sprinting to the finish line...but i set a goal to go slowly the first two miles and i didn't accomplish that goal. this was a good place to test some of the pacing i want to try at the half marathon, and i didn't really stick with my plan. oh well. it was still a good race!  Post race
Warm down: did a 1k kids' run with my 3-year old, ella. she had a great time, but at about 1/2k she wanted me to carry her. so, we walked for a bit, than ran some more. she did great. all the kids got a ribbon and a free t-shirt! stretched a bit, had a bagel, then headed home. What limited your ability to perform faster: i'm still learning how to pace myself. Event comments: i don't have a vast race experience, but this was a great race for a family. there were two different kids races, free arts & crafts for the kids, kid tattoos, face painting, a climbing wall, a stage with music and a yoga instructor who geared her yoga towards the kids. ella had a GREAT time. plus, it is a beautiful park to race in. this one is on the calendar for next year for sure! there was no chip for this race. race results will be available online in a day or two. for now, i'm just going off my own watch. will post pictures soon! Profile Album Last updated: 2004-08-10 12:00 AM
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 2004-10-09 1:53 PM |
molto veloce mama  9311   |  Subject: Autumn Woods Classic 10K |
| 2004-10-09 4:33 PM in reply to: #70737 |
Champion 8903  | Subject: RE: Autumn Woods Classic 10K Great race Autumn...a good time for your first 10-K too. Sounds like you have the same philosophy as me regarding the water bottle. I carry my own too, because I find it so darned hard to drink from those paper cups. Sipping from a water bottle at regular intervals is much easier. Yes, work on the pacing too, I am now up to half marathon distance and I find starting easy for the first mile or two makes a big difference. I still tend to run out of gas during the last couple miles...I just need to train more! |
| 2004-10-09 6:40 PM in reply to: #70737 |
Master 1494  Kingston Ontario | Subject: RE: Autumn Woods Classic 10K |
| 2004-10-09 10:48 PM in reply to: #70737 |
Extreme Veteran 348 Melbourne | Subject: RE: Autumn Woods Classic 10K |
| 2004-10-11 12:57 PM in reply to: #70737 |
molto veloce mama 9311 | Subject: RE: Autumn Woods Classic 10K finally posted the results online. even with 10 min miles i was a BOPper for this race. oh well, i'm still happy with how i did. i have to remind myself that back in march, when i did my first 5k, i had to walk quite a bit of it.  |
| 2004-10-11 1:05 PM in reply to: #71216 |
| Regular 92 Minneapolis | Subject: RE: Autumn Woods Classic 10K Wow, congratulations to you!! I dream of the day I get to 10-minute miles...so impressed! And, it WAS a beautiful weekend for a run...And good luck this weekend...what race are you doing? |
| 2004-10-11 1:17 PM in reply to: #71222 |
molto veloce mama 9311 | Subject: RE: Autumn Woods Classic 10K the nerstrand big woods half marathon. i'll probably have to wear tights. here's the forcast for friday night : mostly cloudy. A 30 percent chance of rain mixed with snow in the evening. Lows 25 to 30. here's a link to the race. there's also a 5k and 10k, if you're interested. you can register race day or via active.com: http://www.raceberryjam.com/nerstrand.html |
| 2004-10-12 11:43 AM in reply to: #70737 |
| Expert 786 Princeton, MN | Subject: RE: Autumn Woods Classic 10K |
| 2004-10-14 11:42 AM in reply to: #71602 |
molto veloce mama 9311 | Subject: RE: Autumn Woods Classic 10K i know it! we're supposed to have a 30% chance of mixed rain and snow here on friday night! i almost hope it is snow, since muddy paths would be a pain to run on for that distance. frozen mud is so much better! if you aren't doing a marathon the weekend of autumn woods next year, you should do it. its one of the prettiest races i've done (not that i've done many, but still - beautiful!) have any plans to do grandma's? if saturday's race goes well, i may have to rethink doing the bjorkland. |
| 2004-10-14 1:31 PM in reply to: #72333 |
| Expert 786 Princeton, MN | Subject: RE: Autumn Woods Classic 10K I'd not given any thought to doing any runs other than repeating the Whistlestop. Though the idea of hanging out in Canal Park on a sunny Saturday afternoon has definite appeal... ian |
| 2004-10-14 1:37 PM in reply to: #70737 |
| Regular 92 Minneapolis | Subject: RE: Autumn Woods Classic 10K Good luck this weekend, you goddess, you! |
| 2004-10-14 3:15 PM in reply to: #72395 |
molto veloce mama 9311 | Subject: RE: Autumn Woods Classic 10K its supposed to be beautiful. my brother and one of my best friends have both the bjorklund half marathon several times and have both said its gorgeous. i think its all raffle now, but here's the website if you're interested: http://www.grandmasmarathon.com/ |
| 2004-10-14 3:17 PM in reply to: #72404 |
molto veloce mama 9311 | Subject: RE: Autumn Woods Classic 10K thanks, pammy! |
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not a lot of sleep last night (or all this week, for that matter). woke up around 6am (not by choice - the girls both woke up early). had some oatmeal with honey and milk, a wee bit of coffee ('cause i needed it!), then headed out.
did a little jogging with ella (so, not too fast). stretched. checked out some of the event booths. downed a clif shot and some water before heading out.