Tyranena Beer Run - Run4 Mile


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Lake Mills, Wisconsin
United States
Tyranena Brewing Company
72F / 22C
Sunny
Total Time = 38m 57s
Overall Rank = 195/552
Age Group = 36-40
Age Group Rank = 20/36
Pre-race routine:

Had two days off completely to assist my shins and left hammy to recover. Had a PB & honey sandwich about 30 minutes before the race...maybe not a good idea since it did digest, but I don't think I got the energy from it that I should have.
Event warmup:

Ran about 1.2 miles 15 min before race.
Run
  • 38m 57s
  • 4.37 miles
  • 08m 55s  min/mile
Comments:

My goal was to run an 8:30 pace. I am very disappointed in this race. I know I had two days off, but I did a great warmup, was hydrated and had a gel at the 25 minute mark. Yes, it was very warm for a run in November, but I don't think I was affected. I did start to fall off pace on the last hill, but still made it up with longer strides. I did pick up my pace again the last 1/3 mile, but after I was done I was shaky and zoning and sometimes dizzy. My breathing was fine and I had 18oz of liquid on the run. I didn't feel better until I had 3 dixie cups of gatorade. Ugh, this sucked.
What would you do differently?:

Finish my pre-race snack an hour prior to the race. Hydrate more consistently prior to race time. Then when those are done, look at my watch for pace time. This run was more of a base run than race run.
Post race
Warm down:

3 cups gatorade, walked around, focused on breathing.

What limited your ability to perform faster:

All mentioned above: finish eating at least an hour before the race, hydrate more consistently and maybe

Event comments:

I love this event. Nice course, beer and lasagna included. I did the 1/2 marathon last year, but only the 4.4miler this year. Glad I did since the temp was a bit warm for those of us running in 45 degrees as of late. I wish my race went better.




Last updated: 2009-10-16 12:00 AM
Running
00:38:57 | 04.37 miles | 08m 55s  min/mile
Age Group: 20/36
Overall: 195/552
Performance: Below average
Course: Fairly flat through the first two miles, then 2 hills with a flat section in between. Residential roads.
Keeping cool Average Drinking Not enough
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Average
Mental exertion [1-5] 3
Physical exertion [1-5] 2
Good race? No
Evaluation
Course challenge Just right
Organized? Yes
Events on-time? Yes
Lots of volunteers? No
Plenty of drinks? Yes
Post race activities: Good
Race evaluation [1-5] 4