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JAF, Nangarhar
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70F / 21C
Sunny
 		Total Time = 1h 50m 31s
Overall Rank = /
Age Group =
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Pre-race routine:

Had a light "lunch" at around midnight. Ate an apple around 2 hours before the race. Start time was at 4 am, before the sun came up.
Event warmup:

A mile walk to the start.
Run
  • 1h 50m 31s
  • 13.1 miles
  • 08m 26s  min/mile
Comments:

Started off a little to fast for the first mile at 8:09. Slowed down to try and hit my target of 8:30 PPM. Did not have anyone that I ran with so it was largely a race by myself, pushing myself and keeping myself motivated. About 6 miles in started to try and pick people off to keep pace up and stay motivated.
What would you do differently?:

Overall pleased with the race. Would change my hydration a little for more diluted powerade during the run.
Post race
Warm down:

Some stretching and a walk back to the house.




Last updated: 2014-04-03 12:00 AM
Running
01:50:31 | 13.1 miles | 08m 26s  min/mile
Age Group: 0/
Overall: 0/
Performance: Good
Course: Was 3 full laps around the base and a partial lap to equal the 13.1 miles. Pretty much a flat course with a few minor gradual uphills. Nothing significant.
Keeping cool Good Drinking Not enough
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Good
Mental exertion [1-5] 4
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? Yes
Post race activities:
Race evaluation [1-5] 4

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2014-05-26 9:35 PM
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Great job!!  Despite the barbed wire and all, bet the sunrise was pretty.  Bet it was good to have it done before the heat cranked up.  Like how you used passing other people as a way to stay motivated and keep the pace up.  As always, a stellar effort!

2014-05-26 9:46 PM
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Nice work Jonathan!  4 am though.  Eeeeek!

2014-05-27 7:40 AM
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Nicely done! It looks like your training is coming together quite well.

2014-05-27 12:50 PM
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Your dedication to training is beyond admirable and you are seeing the dividends from your hard work.  Well done, Jonathan!  Keep cool.

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