Red Top Rumble - RunOther


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Cartersville, Georgia
United States
Georgia Ultrarunning & Trailrunning Society
60F / 16C
Overcast
 		Total Time = 1h 55m
Overall Rank = /400
Age Group = 45-49
Age Group Rank = 0/
Pre-race routine:

Easy drive up...however, parking went fast and I was jammed in but it took longer than expected...McQ saved me from wearing a base layer...I think the comment was "You really want to wear a base layer? I guess if you are looking for an excuse after the race, over heating is as good as any." :-)
Event warmup:

not much...just hung out with the BT crew...then suddenly, BAM we were off.
Run
  • 1h 55m
  • 11.5 miles
  • 10m  min/mile
Comments:

I was determined to control the first 4 miles...lots of people passing me, but the HR stayed jacked the whole time...not a good sign. Steph and I ran easy until the visitor center, then she peeled off to answer nature. At mile 5, there was hope! I ran the hills at an even pace, then bombed the hills. I started taking back lots of places. Around mile 8, my HR soared going up a steep hill and I blew up at the top. I tried to pick it up again, but the body was not happy and I did not feel like digging deep. I relaxed, slowed the pace, and the HR came down.

Few notes to self...it felt easier this year which is a good sign. I need a little more upper Z training to be better prepared for the effort. No ankle turns because I really focused on landing mid-foot and even. The left calve and ankle were barking at the end for some reason. Need to figure that one out.
What would you do differently?:

Nothing....fun day.
Post race
Warm down:

due to family logistics...I had to leave quickly. I was drenched and need to change badly. I went from the finish line to the car, stripped down and got into some dry cloths. Hung with McQ, Chris and some other BT people for 15-20 minutes. I bolted and got home on time which is huge for the next hall pass request.

What limited your ability to perform faster:

When you run Z2 on the road for 4 months, you can't drop the hammer and got into Z5 and expect much! I love this race, so it was more about enjoying a day in woods. It was a perfect day and I would not change a thing except a little more time to hang with the peeps.

Event comments:

RTR is on my schedule for the foreseeable future. My favorite trail race.




Last updated: 2011-11-27 12:00 AM
Running
01:55:00 | 11.5 miles | 10m  min/mile
Age Group: 0/
Overall: 0/400
Performance: Average
HR was jacked from the start at around 165...ugh
Course:
Keeping cool Drinking
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall:
Mental exertion [1-5]
Physical exertion [1-5]
Good race?
Evaluation
Course challenge Just right
Organized? Yes
Events on-time? Yes
Lots of volunteers? Yes
Plenty of drinks? Yes
Post race activities: Average
Race evaluation [1-5] 5