Boston Barefoot Runners 5K - Run


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Brighton, Massachusetts
United States
Boston Barefoot Runners
60F / 16C
Sunny
 		Total Time = 28m 26s
Overall Rank = 38/49
Age Group = 40-49
Age Group Rank = 2/2
Pre-race routine:

Didn't get to do normal routine. Went to a barefoot clinic an hour before race
Event warmup:

Dynamic stretching, rolling tennis ball to left foot

Run
  • 28m 26s
  • 5 kms
  • 05m 41s  min/km
Comments:

Still dealing with Plantar Fasciitis to the left foot and a lingering head/chest cold
What would you do differently?:

Not be injured or sick!
Post race
Warm down:

Quick massage at the massage table

What limited your ability to perform faster:

plantar fasciits

Event comments:

Barefoot runners and their races are much like trail runners. THere's no fanfare, just 1,2,3 go! The course was well marked, professional timing, no water station. Cookout at the end. All in all, a good time.

Has got me interested in barefoot running




Last updated: 2013-09-02 12:00 AM
Running
00:28:26 | 05 kms | 05m 41s  min/km
Age Group: 2/2
Overall: 38/49
Performance: Below average
Course: started in Artensani Park in Brighton to Eliot Bridge then down Greenough Blvd and back to Park
Keeping cool Average Drinking Just right
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Average
Mental exertion [1-5] 3
Physical exertion [1-5] 4
Good race? Yes
Evaluation
Course challenge Just right
Organized? Yes
Events on-time? Yes
Lots of volunteers? Yes
Plenty of drinks? No
Post race activities: Good
Race evaluation [1-5] 4