NYRR Ted Corbitt 15K - Run15k


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New York, New York
United States
New York Road Runners
27F / -3C
Overcast
 		Total Time = 1h 13m 48s
Overall Rank = 812/3467
Age Group = 30-34
Age Group Rank = 45/412
Pre-race routine:

Got up, had half a banana and some vitamins, stretched my ITB and every other muscle I could think of to try to warm up a bit. Headed out the door into the brutal morning cold (snow storm was expected later that day--27 degrees, 6 mph winds...brrr).
Event warmup:

Ran to the event, nice and slow, probably about a mile or so. Got in line and stretched some more to stay warm.
Run
  • 1h 13m 48s
  • 9.32 miles
  • 07m 55s  min/mile
Comments:

Tested an untested racing strategery, as I've never done this distance before as a stand alone race. Tried to stay a little slower than my previous week's 10K pace up until mile 5.5, then started pushing a little harder, then all out for the last 5K.
What would you do differently?:

Probably race this distance again, because I'm not sure what made me slower, the distance, my fitness, the weather, a combination. I think if it was a few degrees warmer, the start would have been easier.
Post race
Warm down:

Had some water and chewed up half a cold, hard bagel (bleh), stretched for 15 minutes and then realized I was starting to cramp up, so I jogged back to my boyfriend's place (another mile or so).

What limited your ability to perform faster:

Sounds lame, but: the cold!

Event comments:

Well, it's a run in Central Park, so you're not gonna get some amazing post-race activities. I'm just tired of the crappy bagels they give you at the finish line. Give me some chocolate milk and have done with it! Otherwise, a well organized, well attended race.




Last updated: 2009-12-17 12:00 AM
Running
01:13:48 | 9.32 miles | 07m 55s  min/mile
Age Group: 45/412
Overall: 812/3467
Performance: Good
Course: Consists of two (2) Loops of varying distances: Loop 1: 5 Mile Loop (102nd Street Transverse to Lower End of Park, back to 102nd Street Transverse) Loop 2: 4 Mile Loop (102nd Street Transverse to 72nd Street Transverse, back to 102nd Street Transverse)
Keeping cool Good Drinking Just right
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Good
Mental exertion [1-5] 5
Physical exertion [1-5] 5
Good race? Yes
Evaluation
Course challenge Just right
Organized? Yes
Events on-time? Yes
Lots of volunteers? Yes
Plenty of drinks? Yes
Post race activities: Below average
Race evaluation [1-5] 4