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If you don't use gun time, couldn't someone wait until everyone is all nice and spread out and then start the race? Ok, maybe that's over thinking it.
Great job, Zel. I'm always impressed when someone runs their fastest mile at the end of a 5k. I'm usually hanging on for dear life lol
I'm always impressed when someone runs their fastest mile at the end of a 5k. I'm usually hanging on for dear life lol
You must be better at mile 2 than I am!
Are we there, yet?
Hmm, that's interesting- I assumed the event was santioned, since it is fairly big (for the area), has prize money, etc. They are under new management and I just noticed that this year, they are not USATF sanctioned at all. Last year they were.
Keep in mind being sanctioned and having the course certified are different. A lot of people who aren't familiar with USATF get them confused. Being certified is about the accuracy of the course measurement. Being sanctioned involves following USATF rules and having the race eligible for record consideration, championship status, insurance coverage and other benefits.
2024 Races:
03/09 - Livingston Oval Ultra 6-Hour, 22.88 miles
05/11 - D3 50K 05/25 - What the Duck 12-Hour
06/17 - 6 Days in the Dome 12-Hour.
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Agreed! Nice race Zel, I always love reading your RRs
race obsessed
Yup. Started really learning all that myself this past year.
Agreed, though overall should always go by gun - its the main reason coach has us line up at the front (per our expected performance level).
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and Zel,
Nice race!
Great job!
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Congratulations on your AG win. Outstanding.
Lori
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Photos are up! I wasn't really expecting them at a 5K, but I guess since it was part of a larger event they were there.
Here's the difference between the two events, both in crowd size and in my pacing. Same spot.
5K Saturday
HM Sunday
At the start. The little kid on the left went sub-20 and was close enough to me at the turnaround that he must have had a massive negative split.
At the finish
Nice pics! Your stride is very consistent. Once you find your groove you will be able to predict your race results with a fair amount of accuracy.
Barking Mad To Run
Yet, I do notice that in both those first photos of you, you are floating in each....nice! Congrats on both your races, you rock, Mel!
Photos are up! I wasn't really expecting them at a 5K, but I guess since it was part of a larger event they were there. Here's the difference between the two events, both in crowd size and in my pacing. Same spot. 5K Saturday HM Sunday At the start. The little kid on the left went sub-20 and was close enough to me at the turnaround that he must have had a massive negative split. At the finish
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