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Four on the Fourth 2008

Great race! (although I have nothing to compare it to) I'm really excited about finally running my first race.
What was the distance for this race?
Other If Other, what was the distance?
Other Distance:
4 Miles
How Important was the race to you?
C Race - Just a Training Race
Which training phase were you in?
Beer and Party
Pre-race meal:
granola and orange juice (two and half hours before)
How well did you sleep the night before the race?
Good
More Details:
How would you rate your focus and attitude?
Pretty Good - Relaxed
How did you feel Physically?
4 - Very Physically Charged
How did you feel Mentally?
4 - Very Mentally Charged
How did you prepare on race day? (Check all that apply)
Focus on Race
Other:
and focus on warm-up
Describe your warmup:
15 minutes of jogging, a couple of 100 meter strides, and some light stretching
Race Details - Start of Race:
Felt relaxed and started off at a little faster pace than I had planned. First mile average pace: 7:10 (approx.)
Race Details - Middle of Race:
Didn't really feel any fatigue. Just tried to focus on maintaining my pace. Mile three and mile four average paces: 7:21 (approx.)
Race Details - Finish:
Picked up the pace at around 3.35 miles and breathing became labored. Tried to maintain about a 7:00 pace until about mile 3.7, then a semi-sprint to the finish Mile four average pace: just under 7:00
How did you do in this race?
4 - Better than I thought
What went well?
good warm-up, felt relaxed, good nutrition choices, good training planning in the two weeks leading up to the race
What do you need to work on?
find a race course map, figure out where to line up (i.e. not at the very back of the pack)
If available, will you do this race again next year?
Absolutely!
How would you rate the course and overall venue?
Awesome
How would you rate the Event Director and Staff?
Awesome
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Trevor Scobey
Created 7/4/2008.
 

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