300 Oaks 10K Race Report

Monday, September 20, 2010

300 Oaks 10K Race Report

My 10K this past Sat was fun! I wanted to PR but did not. I did my time of last year for this race but it was not my best 10K time. I did better on my splits this time. l have a tendency to start out too fast. According to my Garmin I did better. I want to learn to pace myself. It has taken me over a year to do it but I am getting better.

My friend, Millette who has only been running for a few months did a fantastic job! She hung right in there with me and this was her first 10K! I am proud of her.

The race sponsored a pre-race party for all the racers and it was really fun. It was at a nice restaurant and on their outdoor patio. The food was wonderful! Ran into our former music pastor and he even entertained us for a while by playing his guitar and singing.

Rod and April at the pre-race party

Millette, Me and Shirley at the party

My plate. The stuffed mushrooms were to die for!!

Me and Rod at the party. Don't know why I making that face???

Here are my stats:

Total time: 1:23:59
Mile 1 - 13:36
Mile 2 - 13:56
Mile 3 - 13:45
Mile 4 - 13:41
Mile 5- 13:33
Mile 6 - 13:22
Calories per Garmin = 763
Calories per HRM - 1,736!!!????
Avg. HR - 146
Highest HR - 174

I used the new Roctane Gu. Don't care too much for the taste but it seemed to help me during the race. I took one 45 minutes before the race, 15 minutes before the race and then one at the halfway mark. I may have over did it because Sunday night my shoulder muscle was cramping and I thought I might have to go to the ER. A Mobic, 2 Tylenol and a heating pad cured that! But it sure was painful. I seemed to be exhausted on Sunday. I don't usually feel that way after a race but for some reason the 10Ks seem to do a number on me!

Here are few more pics for your enjoyment!

Millette, Shirley, our Mayor Heather Hudson, Me, and Rod.