Soldier Field 10 Mile
Chicago, IL
Conditions: Mild (60°F), Light North Wind
So last year I said the weather could be better. I think it was better this year! It was beautiful. Low 60's and sunny with a North wind. Now that we moved to the South Loop, this race became even more fun because the start line is only a five minute walk from our home.
I did this race opposite of what I did last year, I went out in 5:20's and 5:30's and came back in 5:40's, 5:50's. Mostly due to the wind. I felt great going out, strong and relaxed. We hit the turn around and the wind slowed me down. I don't feel like I'm in great running shape, and I didn't have that drive I've had in the past to run to exhaustion. I had a lot of gas left when I hit the finish line. I was disappointed to not finish under 58, but surprised I hit a PR. I really didn't feel like I had that great of race, but I guess the solid start made the difference. I was also surprised when my friend Jerry called me later and said I got third in my age group.... Good race, good result, but no free beer at the finish line (boo).
Average Mile Pace: 5:50
Total 58:12 (official)
20th Place (for the second year in a row), 3rd Age Group
Chicago, IL
Conditions: Mild (60°F), Light North Wind
So last year I said the weather could be better. I think it was better this year! It was beautiful. Low 60's and sunny with a North wind. Now that we moved to the South Loop, this race became even more fun because the start line is only a five minute walk from our home.
I did this race opposite of what I did last year, I went out in 5:20's and 5:30's and came back in 5:40's, 5:50's. Mostly due to the wind. I felt great going out, strong and relaxed. We hit the turn around and the wind slowed me down. I don't feel like I'm in great running shape, and I didn't have that drive I've had in the past to run to exhaustion. I had a lot of gas left when I hit the finish line. I was disappointed to not finish under 58, but surprised I hit a PR. I really didn't feel like I had that great of race, but I guess the solid start made the difference. I was also surprised when my friend Jerry called me later and said I got third in my age group.... Good race, good result, but no free beer at the finish line (boo).
Average Mile Pace: 5:50
Total 58:12 (official)
20th Place (for the second year in a row), 3rd Age Group
1 comment:
I was in 21st place a few seconds behind you. If I'd have known that you were 3rd in our age group I might have been able to make you work a little harder for it. That second half wind was brutal. I wasn't expecting it.
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