PONCHO'S GREEN SWAMP 50K RACE REPORT


Entry by:
Poncho Smith

 Green Swamp 50K
2/13/10
Dade City, FL
Cool, 41 & overcast		 Overall Rank = 13/38
Age Group = M50-54
Age Group Rank = 1st

Run

06:27:19 | 50K, which actually ended up being 35 miles | 11m 03s  min/mile




Pre-Race Routine and Warm-Up:
Stretch and relax. Stay hydrated!

Performance Comments:
Tough running in the swamp and water! What started out to be a 50K/31 mile run ended up being a 35 mile run. Race director had put in an extra 4 mile loop!

What Would You Do Different?
Train more on rough trails and run in the water.

Post Race Activities and Cool Down:
Walked for 20 minutes since calves were talking loudly! Drank 32 oz of water, ate a power bar and got a couple of Advil in me.

Event Comments:
A crazy race through the woods, swamps and country side.

Would You Do This Race Again?
Yes

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