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Glen Allen, Virginia
United States
Down Syndrome Association of Greater Richmond
60F / 16C
Precipitation
Total Time = 41m 4s
Overall Rank = /
Age Group =
Age Group Rank = 0/
Pre-race routine:

Woke up at 7 am. Was really not ready for getting up and being awake. Checked the weather and saw that it was still raining, but not too hard. Got dressed. Made some coffee and a waffle. Ate, then headed out.
Event warmup:

Walked around, picked up race number, and met up with some friends. Mostly tried to keep moving because it was so cold.
Run
  • 41m 4s
  • 5 kms
  • 08m 13s  min/km
Comments:

It was a cold run. I opted not to pay for a timing chip (it was $10 cheaper), so I have no idea on a rank or age group place. I ran with my friend Ariane, and we tried to do intervals. They probably averaged 4 min running/2 min walking. Some of the runs were longer, but also some longer walk breaks.

The first half of the run is mostly downhill, which means that the second half is mostly uphill. Not so great. All things being equal, this went really well for how little I've been running lately.
What would you do differently?:

Bring extra socks for after the run.
Post race
Warm down:

Stop running. BOOM. Cooled down. ;)

Seriously, walked around a little. Bought a cup of coffee and a doughnut. Went home

What limited your ability to perform faster:

Lack of consistent running. Left shin is a bit sore.




Last updated: 2014-10-08 12:00 AM
Running
00:41:04 | 05 kms | 08m 13s  min/km
Age Group: 0/
Overall: 0/
Performance: Good
Mile 1: 13:04 (13:04/mile) Mile 2: 12:55 (12:55/mile) Mile 3: 13:40 (13:40/mile) End: 1:25 (9:17/mile) Overall: 41:04/3.15 miles = 13:02/mile
Course: Leave Innsbrook pavilion, run around office park, around back, and close loop
Keeping cool Average Drinking Just right
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall:
Mental exertion [1-5]
Physical exertion [1-5]
Good race? Yes
Evaluation
Course challenge
Organized?
Events on-time?
Lots of volunteers?
Plenty of drinks?
Post race activities:
Race evaluation [1-5]

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Subject: Step UP for Down Syndrome 5K


2014-10-12 5:39 PM
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Subject: RE: Step UP for Down Syndrome 5K

You did good with all that has gone on to just get out there and run with your friend.

Great run!!

2014-10-12 8:07 PM
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Subject: RE: Step UP for Down Syndrome 5K

I'm so proud of you, Jen!  As Judi said, for you to just get to the starting line was an accomplishment in itself and your splits weren't half bad either.  Glad you had fun too.  Keep up the good work!  Hope the shin settles down soon.

2014-10-13 8:37 AM
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Nice job out there! It sound like a fun time :-)

2014-10-13 12:26 PM
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How nice to be able to be out there with your friend supporting a good cause.  Glad your shin healed to allow you to race, congrats!

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