Jingle Bell Run/Walk for Arthritis
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Jingle Bell Run/Walk for Arthritis - Run5k
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Comments: This was probably a bit dangerous, since we were mostly running on packed snow, slush, and some ice. Lost footing a couple of times. Started out fast, in fifth place at about the first 1/2 mile mark. That didn't last long, but I was glad to be ahead of the Santa Dogs and Elf Children. I'm guessing on this, but I think it worked out as follows: First mile -- about 6:45 Second mile -- about 7:15 Third mile -- about 7:30 So, I'm a lot slower than last year, but that's cool. What would you do differently?: I didn't have much more than this, today. It was a pretty good race for me, and if I'm going to go faster then I'm going to have to train faster. Post race
Warm down: Cooling down is really easy in 17 degree weather. Just stop running, and you're immediately set! Met some REALLY nice (and fast) folks from Fast Forward after the race -- Brian, Mary, & Gary. Looking forward to seeing them again at these little races. What limited your ability to perform faster: I'm pretty old to be doing this, so I need to invent a time machine. I also need to do more speed work -- like any speed work. I'm great going for hours, but it beats me up to go for just 25 minutes. Event comments: This was a wonderful little event. I was really pleased to see so many participants (probably a couple hundred) in such freezing cold weather. It's really great to run for a cause (in this case, Arthritis), and I made a decent donation, which wss better than just paying for a race registration. It's just a joy to be a part of a little community activity like this, and makes me glad to be alive and ticking. Really pleased to finish this little race without being injured. I may need to get some counseling for whatever competitive impulse makes it possible for me to kick a dog with phony antlers strapped to its head if it gets in my way (didn't happen, fortunately, but it's possible).... Last updated: 2007-12-09 12:00 AM
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2007-12-09 1:16 PM |
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17F / -8C
Sunny
Overall Rank = 30/370
Age Group = M40-49
Age Group Rank = 10/43
Just enjoyed the festivities. It's fun to be in a race with dogs dressed up as reindeers and santas.
Did a little warm up run and some easy drills.