Great Pumpkin Chase - Run


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Lake Elmo, Minnesota
United States
Wildwood Lodge
50F / 10C
Overcast
 		Total Time = 28m 33s
Overall Rank = 89/252
Age Group = W30-34
Age Group Rank = 6/22
Pre-race routine:

had some oatmeal w/ clif shot (had to use up what was left in the dispenser after the 1/2 mary) and some coffee. headed to the race.
Event warmup:

did the kids race with ella. headed to the 5k start area and did some light stretching.
Run
  • 28m 33s
  • 3.11 miles
  • 09m 11s  min/mile
Comments:

felt okay at the start, but by mile 2 i could really tell that i was still sick (plus i REALLY had to pee!). just like the frigid 5 back in january where i ran after a bought with the flu, there's nothing like running to make you realized if you're really over a cold or not.
What would you do differently?:

not get sick? put up with the port-a-pot lines.
Post race
Warm down:

hung out for the awards - girls won best kids costume!

What limited your ability to perform faster:

nasty cold/sinus infection. full bladder. lack of training this month.

Event comments:

nice meeting up with fellow bt'ers! :) i love doing a race during the candyfest weekend. the girls had a good time racing and winning best costume.

pictures: http://www.skinnyski.com




Last updated: 2005-08-24 12:00 AM
Running
00:28:33 | 03.11 miles | 09m 11s  min/mile
Age Group: 6/22
Overall: 89/252
Performance: Average
did the first mile in 8:30, but the cold and full bladder really slowed me down after that.
Course: trail run on packed limestone and grass trails. pretty flat with some small rolling hills and two steep (but short) climbs.
Keeping cool Good Drinking Just right
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Average
Mental exertion [1-5] 3
Physical exertion [1-5] 3
Good race? Ok
Evaluation
Course challenge Just right
Organized? Yes
Events on-time? Yes
Lots of volunteers? Yes
Plenty of drinks? Yes
Post race activities: Good
Race evaluation [1-5] 3