Pre-Race Routine and Warm-Up:
I didn’t do too much, had a bowl of oatmeal
and coffee before I left the house. I had coffee on the way and a Tiger Milk bar 30 minutes before the race. For warm-ups,
I stretched for 10 minutes or so, I also walked for 10 minutes.
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Run #1
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33:51 | 5K | 10m 54s min/mile |
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Performance Comments:
I was cautious with this race; this was the first
multi-event race since my knee surgery. I’ve been struggling with running some days and other day’s I ask
myself why did I have the surgery? But this race was different. On the first run I connected with 3 other athletes, we
talked and kept a good pace during the run.
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What Would You Do Different?
N/A
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T1
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1:59 |
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Performance Comments:
N/A
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What Would You Do Different?
N/A
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Bike
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38:16 | 10 miles | 15.7 mph |
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Performance Comments:
The bike was tough due to the wind. I wanted to
stay in the 18 to 20 mph range, the first couple of miles I was hitting that goal but then I hit the headwind. I struggled
through 4 miles of wind, at the turnaround I thought I’d make up ground. I did for a mile or so, but the wind changed
direction and I was fighting a head wind for the remainder of the ride. I thought I did ok, but looking at the results I think I
did well, 97th out of 352 with an average speed of 15.7. I was having a little pain from my right hamstring, I didn’t push harder
because I didn’t want to have issues with the next run.
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What Would You Do Different?
N/A
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T2
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1:00 |
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Performance Comments:
N/A
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What Would You Do Different?
N/A
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Run
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34:56 | 5K | 11m 15s min/mile |
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Performance Comments:
The second run was tough. The first half mile my
legs felt like concrete. I spotted another runner; throughout the run I tried to gain ground on her. I did pick up some ground,
but didn’t pass her. Overall I was very pleased with my performance. Last year my knee and sciatica sidelined me for
several events. This race I felt good and didn’t have any big issues. I’m looking forward to training harder for the upcoming
races.
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What Would You Do Different?
Besides train more, I think the only thing I’d do
different would be to have a Tiger Milk bar or energy gel mid way through the bike. I had them with me, but I just didn’t feel like I
needed them. I think I was too focused on keeping a good pace.
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Post Race Activities and Cool Down:
Nothing special, I had a banana, water,
and walked around for a few minutes, changed cloths, than wife and I ran our household errands. I felt good that I did the
race and felt good throughout the day.
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Event Comments:
I liked the race; it was low key, fun, a good way to clear
the winter cob webs. The organizer did a good job. Picking up the race packet was easy. At the race they were
professional, courteous, helpful, overall a nice group of people. Parking was easy and there was professional staff on hand if
you needed repairs with your bike. I’ll be back next year. Maybe it will be a little warmer.
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Would You Do This Race Again?
Yes. I’ll be back, as the Terminator would say.
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