Vroom Vroom Vaudreuil Vadrouille
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Vroom Vroom Vaudreuil Vadrouille
Event: La Grande Vadouille - 10k, September 19, 2010
Background:
Had not run a 10k since Rattle me Bones in 2008. This 10k is part of my Marathon training plan in it's 15th week with 5 weeks remaining until the Niagara Marathon. Left calf has been funky lately and I have not done 2 interval training sessions per my plan but have done all the tempos.
Goal
My Half Marathon time of 1:32 says I can run a 10k in 41:41 @ 4:10 pace. This 10k result (and 1/2 marathon result) also points to a 3:15 BQ marathon time. So the hand is dealt, 4:10 pace and give whatever I have left in the last 2-3k for a 41:XX or a whisper goal in the 40:XX. I would not be pleased with a 42:XX.
Race
This race set-up is filled with loops. 2 short loops around the start gate, then 2 large loops of slightly less than 5k. The good news is on the 2nd loop you know what to expect, the bad news is that you know what to expect.
First 5-6k, very strong. I lined up near the front and got caught up in the excitement and was running sub 4:00 pace for a bit. I was sub 4:10 for the 1st half for sure. Then it started getting hard. 2 guys were in front of me and I focused to keep up with them as I was determined to pass then in the last k or so. Only once at 9k I got close but they were not going to let that happen and I lost hold of them. I did everything I could to hold a 4:10 pace. My Garmin gave me 10k 200m prior to the finish line, cursed but kept going. This meant that my Garmin lied about my pace AGAIN!
Crossed the line strong at 41:34, 4:10 pace bang on. 16/49 in men's 40-49 (33%) and 38/157 in gender (24%). It was a tough field. This is a 2m7s PB.
My son (9) ran a 1k in 5:00 flat and my daughter (7) ran it in 5:42. They really enjoyed themselves, we all did.
Post race thoughts
I did exactly what I targeted to do, no more, no less. I am very pleased to see that my 10k and 1/2 marathon are perfectly aligned and are pointing to a 3:15 marathon. Considering I did nothing to train for a 10k except marathon training with little speed work, this is a good sign. This is the 1st time I have ever held a 4:10 (or lower) pace, I've never even done intervals at that pace before. I do have some concerns on the BQ because of this result, but I'll speak to it more in my Journal. I'm 3/3 on my PBs this year, just need to add a 4th to the picture.
Zoomphoto was at the race, so some good pictures to come. Here are some taken by my wife. At the end, there was a short 3in high heel race for Breast Cancer. It was hilarious and no casualties!
Boy, got my game face on, this is what it looks like from now until Niagara
Start of race video
Passing by
Feet off the ground in this shot
Blurry pass bye video
Feeling good with the PB
Boys waiting for dad to run by
A banana with my youngest
You gonna eat that?
Family racing, PBs all around, good times!
3" heel race for Breast Cancer, no casualties!
Video of 3" heel race
Background:
Had not run a 10k since Rattle me Bones in 2008. This 10k is part of my Marathon training plan in it's 15th week with 5 weeks remaining until the Niagara Marathon. Left calf has been funky lately and I have not done 2 interval training sessions per my plan but have done all the tempos.
Goal
My Half Marathon time of 1:32 says I can run a 10k in 41:41 @ 4:10 pace. This 10k result (and 1/2 marathon result) also points to a 3:15 BQ marathon time. So the hand is dealt, 4:10 pace and give whatever I have left in the last 2-3k for a 41:XX or a whisper goal in the 40:XX. I would not be pleased with a 42:XX.
Race
This race set-up is filled with loops. 2 short loops around the start gate, then 2 large loops of slightly less than 5k. The good news is on the 2nd loop you know what to expect, the bad news is that you know what to expect.
First 5-6k, very strong. I lined up near the front and got caught up in the excitement and was running sub 4:00 pace for a bit. I was sub 4:10 for the 1st half for sure. Then it started getting hard. 2 guys were in front of me and I focused to keep up with them as I was determined to pass then in the last k or so. Only once at 9k I got close but they were not going to let that happen and I lost hold of them. I did everything I could to hold a 4:10 pace. My Garmin gave me 10k 200m prior to the finish line, cursed but kept going. This meant that my Garmin lied about my pace AGAIN!
Crossed the line strong at 41:34, 4:10 pace bang on. 16/49 in men's 40-49 (33%) and 38/157 in gender (24%). It was a tough field. This is a 2m7s PB.
My son (9) ran a 1k in 5:00 flat and my daughter (7) ran it in 5:42. They really enjoyed themselves, we all did.
Post race thoughts
I did exactly what I targeted to do, no more, no less. I am very pleased to see that my 10k and 1/2 marathon are perfectly aligned and are pointing to a 3:15 marathon. Considering I did nothing to train for a 10k except marathon training with little speed work, this is a good sign. This is the 1st time I have ever held a 4:10 (or lower) pace, I've never even done intervals at that pace before. I do have some concerns on the BQ because of this result, but I'll speak to it more in my Journal. I'm 3/3 on my PBs this year, just need to add a 4th to the picture.
Zoomphoto was at the race, so some good pictures to come. Here are some taken by my wife. At the end, there was a short 3in high heel race for Breast Cancer. It was hilarious and no casualties!
Boy, got my game face on, this is what it looks like from now until Niagara
Start of race video
Passing by
Feet off the ground in this shot
Blurry pass bye video
Feeling good with the PB
Boys waiting for dad to run by
A banana with my youngest
You gonna eat that?
Family racing, PBs all around, good times!
3" heel race for Breast Cancer, no casualties!
Video of 3" heel race
Last edited by mcshame on Sat Sep 25, 2010 6:44 am, edited 6 times in total.
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Congratulations Fantastic season so far. Good Luck in Niagara!
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Great Job Lorne!
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Looks great, buddy! Believe it!
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Finally smiling after the race, all business during. You are right on track, you go Lorne.
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Yay Lorne.
Nice PB, pictures great, kids looking awesome.
You have slimmed down nicely, speedy.
Nice PB, pictures great, kids looking awesome.
You have slimmed down nicely, speedy.
Cheers,
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way to go! all your hard work is paying off!
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Re: Vroom Vroom Vaudreuil Vadrouille
Why weren't you in the 3" heels race? That would have been awesome!
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Looking strong, dude ... next step, Niagra Marathon ....
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Great race, can't wait to read about the Niagara Marathon, looks like you are well on your way, keep up the hard work!!!
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Joe Dwarf wrote:Why weren't you in the 3" heels race? That would have been awesome!
lol, and risk an injury?! I couldn't believe it was possible to run in those heels, the ladies were amazing. Guys, with their lack of experience would get killed in some of those heels!
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Loved the 3" heel race video!!
way to go Lorne! Your family looks beautiful
PBs abundent in your sig. line - woo hoo!
keep it up!!
way to go Lorne! Your family looks beautiful
PBs abundent in your sig. line - woo hoo!
keep it up!!
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Great race and report Lorne. As I said in my reply in your journal; you've got it, now you need to Believe!
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mcshame wrote:Joe Dwarf wrote:Why weren't you in the 3" heels race? That would have been awesome!
lol, and risk an injury?! I couldn't believe it was possible to run in those heels, the ladies were amazing. Guys, with their lack of experience would get killed in some of those heels!
Talk to MrBond about that!
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Looking strong, Lorne. Love that first pic - a game face at its best. Congrats on the PB. Nice runnin' by the kidlets as well.
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La wrote:mcshame wrote:Joe Dwarf wrote:Why weren't you in the 3" heels race? That would have been awesome!
lol, and risk an injury?! I couldn't believe it was possible to run in those heels, the ladies were amazing. Guys, with their lack of experience would get killed in some of those heels!
Talk to MrBond about that!
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Great race -- NICE PB! Niagara will be that 4th PB!
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Congrats Lorne. Fabulous result.
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Great job Lorne - great job on a huge pb
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You can always count on Zoom to get photos with both feet off the ground!
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Super great race Lorne. Love that very first picture, game.face.is.on.
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