1st annual Dwarf solo 10k

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Joe Dwarf
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1st annual Dwarf solo 10k

Postby Joe Dwarf » Sun Jul 11, 2010 4:28 pm

So my training plan called for a 10k race this weekend or next, but there is none to be had in this region so I decided to do a self-timed event. I prepared very heavily for this by attending my company's golf tournament yesterday and having a half-dozen drinks, then getting to bed about 1:30. So mildly hungover and starting around 10:30 when it was already getting a little hot was probably not the best idea.

Anyways, I was using my old flaky Garmin e-trex to get a handle on pacing which was roughly as follows (remember, not strictly accurate): 4:05, 4:03, 4:35, 4:44, 4:24, 4:46, 4:48, 4:56, 5:00, 4:36

So my legs were feeling pretty heavy near the end due to the heat and me going out ridiculously fast in the first 2 k. I think if I was better prepared and paced smarter I could be faster.

Overall, 46:34 which is over 2 minutes faster than the only 10k I've ever officially raced 5 years ago. I'll call that an unofficial PB and feed that into my training paces as I get ready for my first HM coming up on August 15th. I'm pretty happy with that considering that in March I was so out of running shape that I had to walk halfway through a 5 k easy run. This training plan I'm on seems to be working well.
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Re: 1st annual Dwarf solo 10k

Postby DougG » Sun Jul 11, 2010 4:32 pm

I bet you won your AG. :lol:
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Re: 1st annual Dwarf solo 10k

Postby HCcD » Sun Jul 11, 2010 4:45 pm

DougG wrote:I bet you won your AG. :lol:


I bet he won Overall and set a new course record ...

Heck, if you were to call it a 2010 World Championship Open 10K .... :shifty: :wink:
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Re: 1st annual Dwarf solo 10k

Postby Spirit Unleashed » Sun Jul 11, 2010 5:09 pm

Joe, I do personal multi-days because I know I don't have time or resources to travel to an official multi-day. So, it is wonderful that you think it ok to stage your own solo race when you can't get to an official one. Your reasons for doing it are great.

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Re: 1st annual Dwarf solo 10k

Postby Habs4ever » Sun Jul 11, 2010 5:17 pm

Good job Joe.
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Re: 1st annual Dwarf solo 10k

Postby Joe Dwarf » Sun Jul 11, 2010 6:10 pm

DougG wrote:I bet you won your AG. :lol:
Due to winning the overall, I had to forfeit the AG. Rules are rules.
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Re: 1st annual Dwarf solo 10k

Postby Sir Crashalot » Sun Jul 11, 2010 6:15 pm

Rock on!!!
Next year, make sure you beat your ass!
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Re: 1st annual Dwarf solo 10k

Postby Mouse » Sun Jul 11, 2010 6:24 pm

Congrats on a great time while running hungover. Must have made you more relaxed, and took the pressure off......
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Re: 1st annual Dwarf solo 10k

Postby ian » Sun Jul 11, 2010 7:22 pm

Some running careers are rumored to have started with a hangover :oops:

You got the training and fitness measurement you needed and are well on your way to some low-40-type times later in the year.
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Re: 1st annual Dwarf solo 10k

Postby ratherBrunning » Tue Jul 13, 2010 2:28 pm

Solid improvement! Good luck with your HM!
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