Results:
http://onlineraceresults.com/race/view_race.php?race_id=21734&relist_record_type=result&lower_bound=0&upper_bound=712&use_previous_sql=1&group_by=default#racetop
Details:
- Distance = 10k (6.2 miles)
- Finishing Time = 49:33
- Finishing Place = 202/712 : 14/26 in age group
- Pace = 8:00/mile
I left it on for a bit after I finished...Also accidentally started it again as I was putting my son in the car. I don't care enough to go back and edit the information...so I am sure if you click on the details, you can figure it out.
I planned on running with a pace of 8:45. My body was naturally gravitating towards a sub-8 pace. I had to really hold back...but ultimately I might have been able to hold it. I am seeing the benefits to doing the interval training. In interval training, I would tell myself, "If I am switching between a 7 minute pace and a 9 minute pace...so I should end up witha good 8 minute pace...". And here it is: an 8-minute pace.
...But back to the race. I have a race belt now. This was the first race that I used it for. It has 2 8oz bottles and a small pouch. I filled the bottles up halfway.
After getting out of the start chute, it was the typical 'bob and weave' to find a place with a good pace. I really wanted to watch my pace carefully, as this is the first time I have had to watch my pace in a run. (In triathlon, your run speed is generally dictated by how hard you went on the bike).
At Mile1, we passed somebody holding a sign. As soon as we passed him, I heard 3 other garmins around me beeping. It was funny.
At Mile 2, we started running down front street, which was lined with vendor booths. Many of them were standing out front cheering us on, so that was really encouraging. There were several little conversations with the word "inspiring" in them. At Mile3, a VERY kind lady saw it fit to tell everybody running "You are almost there! Good Job." I wonder if she realized she was at the halfway point?
This was the point where I started using my water belt. Pouring a little over my head and a little in my mouth, just to keep it wet. It kept me cool and able to maintain a good pace.
At Mile 4, we joined the ranks of the 5k runners. This made it difficult as there was a huge number of runners on the road. You can tell who was in the 10k as they were pretty sweaty. There were quite a few younger kids in this run. Each time I ran past one who looked like he was struggling, I would let him know that he was doing a great job.
At Mile 5, I decided to pick it up and let my legs go. I did a great deal of passing people at this time. I would be very careful to monitor my speed/bodytemp ratio and try to keep the best compromise of both.
At mile 5.5, I figured it was time to just let go and start cranking. I hoped that I wouldn't burn out 200m before the finish line...but I went for it anyways.
I made a goal of 51 minutes. I figured I would probably be between 50-55 minutes. When I saw the race clock saying 48:55, I was very excited AND it made me push in before it said 49:00. When I crossed, it said 48:59. woohoo!
It was a great race. I saw lots of people that I knew and I think everybody had a great time. This race is huge and is always fun to participate in.
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