Chili Bowl 5k lets hear about it

[watchman]

well
My prediction for myself was 7 for first mile
7:10 for second mile
6:50 for 3rd mile

which would be 21:00

what I did was

Mile 1 6:30 ( I tried to hold back)

Mile 2 7:20

Mile 3 7:07 20:57

5k time was 21:40 which is 6:59 pace
( I did not realize there was that extra 10th of a mile)

My goal was 7:00 pace. I am getting better at gauging what I can do. More race experience is helping.

I did learn something new

Michelle Mead told me I started out to fast and that I should have drafted off other runners

I had no clue that you draft while running

Is everyone aware of this? Am I the only one who did not know?

Oh well

One thing is for sure. Aussie Rob you are right about it being the most painful race. I sprinted to what I thought was the finish at 3 miles then sprinted the last .1.
When I crossed the finish line it was the worst that I have ever felt. I was looking for a place to lay down I thought I was going to black out. After 5 minutes I felt great. Actually better than ever. Interesting how the worst pain produces the greatest feeling after. This is a race that I will Love/ hate .
I am glad for those who recommended to me doing running races when not Tri season. My running is steadily improving.

thanks for all the input

I saw about 5 CTC members. Where was everyone else?

congrats to Michelle and Angie for getting first in AG
mike

[watchman]

Anyone else do this race? tell about it

mike

[MarkD]

Nice work Mike. A couple of thoughts:

- If you tried to hold back, yet, went to fast - no big deal. Just means you're getting your race legs.
- If you started slower you may not have eclipsed the 7:00 average barrier
- Drafting is HUGE in windy conditions if you do it properly - especially in longer races to save your legs. Be careful not to trip the person you are drafting off of.
- Keep doing these. Banging out hard 5K's is one of the best workouts you can do to improve overall and longer course fitness.

I heard that the course was nothing special this year... Too bad...

I also heard that Angie had a real good race out there.

Good work everyone.

[watchman]

Mark

I didn't remember until I read your post.

There were a few very slippery places. At least 1/4 mile each direction that I was slipping half a shoe length every stride. It encourages me to realize I would have done even better.

My swim I improved last year. . Now the run is getting respectable.

My focus is turning to the bike

While maintaining the other two.

mike