Thanks ATC for your programs. I ran today’s race far from home – took at least 40 minutes to get there so getting up at 6AM was the only way. Even then after a last minute doo-doo I just got to the starting line!~
Final Official time was a 51:35, I think. I started in the back of the pack and my watch read 51:19 so that sounds about right.
TIME GROUP 1B (50:00 through 54:59)
TIME GROUP 1A (42:00 through 49:59):
So I will be in time group 1B
Splits were in the 8 minute range. First mile was around 9 minutes middle were under 8 and my last was under 8; slowed a bit on hills. Felt great at the 4 mile mark and each of my miles were a bit faster each time. Average went all the way down to 8:15/mile on mile 4 but I lagged a bit at mile 5 and was completely exausted by mile 6. That last .5 mile was the longes 1/2 mile I have experienced in ages. Well, maybe it was longer – the .2 part you know.
Avg was therefore 8.19/mile ( 51.35 = 3095 seconds = 49.92 seconds per tenth)
I actually ran an 8:17 pace by my watch. I have to get to an 8:04 pace to make the next time group.
For my Nike Triax Elite fans – I have to adjust my offset! Here is my calculation based on my spreadsheet
And my pace based on the same spreadsheet (XLS that gives you your pace and helps you change your offset to the correct setting based on that race)
[...] This 10K is a qualifier – ran it just under 52 minutes. I rant a bit on it here on my weblog Need to get to work on bringing my time down! Good to get out there with the other Atlanta Track Club runners – 6.2 miles of hard work! [...]
Jim, hello from Houston. Always great to read about races in Georgia. I went to high school in the mid-70’s in Cedartown just outside of Rome, and a former college roommate of mine was one of the founders of the Peachtree way back when. If you get a chance, please visit my running web site, Faithful Soles. I have a section on there just for bloggers and would love to have your blog linked to our database. I also have my own blog, but most of my information is on the main web site. Thanks and continued good luck in your training.