Nike Run Hit Wonder - New York
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Comments: This was an actual race. I was running with a friend from work. He and I are a bit competitive so we decided to race. We ran shoulder to shoulder the whole way. Mile 4 was slow b/c we were running up a hill and playing the cat/mouse game Tour de France riders play trying to see how much energy each had left. I picked it up but he stayed with me so I slowed back down again. At the 4 mile marker I picked it up again. He has a better kick than I so I had to do something. I picked it up with 300m to go and started to pull away but he caught me with 100m and I lost by about 4 seconds. Considering the heat, humidity, and hilly Central Park course I was generally pleased. What would you do differently?: Not much. I need to work on the mental aspects of "racing". I think I could have picked it up at the 3 mile marker and maintained that pace if I was more mentally prepared to suffer. Post race
Warm down: Water, Propel, and a banana while we walked back to the concert area. Stretched a bit as the right hamstring was a bit tight. Nothing to worry about. What limited your ability to perform faster: Lack of speed training. I've been focusing on the bike and swimming to the detriment of my running. Event comments: This is my second Run Hit Wonder Race and it's a great event. 10,000 runners in Central Park. This year was a 5 mile run instead of a 10k and the format worked much better. Very well organized and the bands were great. Joan Jett and Fountains of Wayne were my favorites. I was generally pleased with the run. Still have to work on pacing as I had a bit left over, but not much. A definate improvement from previous runs. Last updated: 2005-07-21 12:00 AM
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89F / 32C
Sunny
Overall Rank = 629/7551
Age Group = 35 - 40
Age Group Rank = 105/743
Had to wait for QCOM and EBAY earnings conference call so I was running late. Stopped off at Jim's apartment to change and then walked to the start.
It was 90 degrees and humid; I was plenty warm.