RunningAHEAD - Topic: First race this year (second race ever)

olethros

posted: 6/28/2007 at 4:13 PM

This is the first race I'm doing since... 2005. That one I had done with but little prepation and by making the mistake of switching shoes. So, this year I tried to build up a bit, but I think I am not ready for the 10km, 1200m climb race this Sunday. I have a nagging hip flexor / iliopsoas pain which needs some rest, so I think this one I'll do just for finishing. The race is here: http://www.zirbitz-berglauf.at/ I am going to day the last two days completely off... maybe some light biking or swimming

PWL

Has been

posted: 6/28/2007 at 9:28 PM

Good luck! A 10k with a 1200m climb is a heck of a workout. Have fun! Big grin

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trishierunner

esq.

posted: 6/28/2007 at 10:14 PM

Good luck! Good idea to rest some before race day Smile

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KennyRun

posted: 6/29/2007 at 8:47 PM

Good luck! You can doo it.

olethros

posted: 6/30/2007 at 8:36 AM

Thanks guys, I'll post the race report here so you can all learn from my mistakes. I wonder how fast people will start off - the race is initially not very steep but later it has grades of 20%.

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