Double Bellybuster – Detroit Turkey Trot 10K
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Double Bellybuster – Detroit Turkey Trot 10K
I didn’t know what to expect at this one. I was coming off a disastrous race after months of preparation and a good race after a couple days of notice of the race.
The word on the Internet was that this was a tough race to PB due to a shared start for the 5K and 10K, which meant 21,000+ starters this year. As long as I was aware, I held some hope as my Marathon PB came in a race of 45,000+ after I had heard similar.
Cupcake Girl & I rolled into Detroit Wednesday but did not get to bed until Midnight as we attended the Red Wings-Flames game. So short rest with a 5:45 alarm for the 7:45 start. But worse once the fire alarm went off at 1:40. This was the view outside the hotel as we waited for a fire on an upper floor to be put out:
So not to sleep until ater 3:00. Perfect weather (for racing) when we woke up. 1 degree outside. My usual fashion disaster:
As advertised, the first K was slow – the first 600m was narrow downtown streets that went halfway aroud the traffic circle surrounding Campus Artius Park then made four turns before getting to wide Woodward Avenue that was closed for the parade to follow. While I hustled, I barely broke 5 minutes for the first K with all the passing and jostling for room.
My PB was 45:41, 4:34/K. So I knew I needed around 4:30/K for the remainder as I lost 23 seconds to my current PB pace in the first K and was likely running some extra distance with the course having 15 90-degree and 3 hairpin turns over the route and a lot of runners to negotiate the turns with.
It went OK. With the cool weather, I was able to push around 4:30/K with the effort I would expect to feel at 4:35/K. After the three hairpin turns, I got a few 'F*%# You' comments from slower runners that didn't like my Packers jersey before the Lions were to be served up in an early afternoon game. Didn’t even lose the mittens and hat until 7K. I had some side stitches at times over the last half but was able to push through it.
4:57
4:32
4:25
4:27
4:32
4:31
4:32
4:27
4:34
4:16
0:11 for 53m
45:24, 4:32/K
40/405 M35-39
504/7504 Overall
With the slow first K and the 11 seconds left to run beyond 10K due to wide corners, I guess I may have a realistic shot at breaking 45 minutes if I can find the right combination of similar cool day and a less congested course.
But real happy with this one.
The word on the Internet was that this was a tough race to PB due to a shared start for the 5K and 10K, which meant 21,000+ starters this year. As long as I was aware, I held some hope as my Marathon PB came in a race of 45,000+ after I had heard similar.
Cupcake Girl & I rolled into Detroit Wednesday but did not get to bed until Midnight as we attended the Red Wings-Flames game. So short rest with a 5:45 alarm for the 7:45 start. But worse once the fire alarm went off at 1:40. This was the view outside the hotel as we waited for a fire on an upper floor to be put out:
So not to sleep until ater 3:00. Perfect weather (for racing) when we woke up. 1 degree outside. My usual fashion disaster:
As advertised, the first K was slow – the first 600m was narrow downtown streets that went halfway aroud the traffic circle surrounding Campus Artius Park then made four turns before getting to wide Woodward Avenue that was closed for the parade to follow. While I hustled, I barely broke 5 minutes for the first K with all the passing and jostling for room.
My PB was 45:41, 4:34/K. So I knew I needed around 4:30/K for the remainder as I lost 23 seconds to my current PB pace in the first K and was likely running some extra distance with the course having 15 90-degree and 3 hairpin turns over the route and a lot of runners to negotiate the turns with.
It went OK. With the cool weather, I was able to push around 4:30/K with the effort I would expect to feel at 4:35/K. After the three hairpin turns, I got a few 'F*%# You' comments from slower runners that didn't like my Packers jersey before the Lions were to be served up in an early afternoon game. Didn’t even lose the mittens and hat until 7K. I had some side stitches at times over the last half but was able to push through it.
4:57
4:32
4:25
4:27
4:32
4:31
4:32
4:27
4:34
4:16
0:11 for 53m
45:24, 4:32/K
40/405 M35-39
504/7504 Overall
With the slow first K and the 11 seconds left to run beyond 10K due to wide corners, I guess I may have a realistic shot at breaking 45 minutes if I can find the right combination of similar cool day and a less congested course.
But real happy with this one.
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Re: Double Bellybuster – Detroit Turkey Trot 10K
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Re: Double Bellybuster – Detroit Turkey Trot 10K
Good job.
Prefect outfit.
Prefect outfit.
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Re: Double Bellybuster – Detroit Turkey Trot 10K
Another great race, DBB ... nice to see that your residual marathon training effects are kicking in, eh !!! First, the Beer Mile and now this 10K .... what's next on your agenda ???
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Fun stuff!
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So all you sinners come out
And all you drunkards crawl out
Come into the light of one fine day
This broken wing will fly again
One fine day
This blackbird's mute gonna sing again
One fine day
So all you sinners come out
And all you drunkards crawl out
Come into the light of one fine day
Re: Double Bellybuster – Detroit Turkey Trot 10K
Shouldda stopped by on your way through!
Congrats on the PB!
Congrats on the PB!
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Re: Double Bellybuster – Detroit Turkey Trot 10K
If you are going to wear that sweater, you deserve the f.......!
Nicely done though, it seems like you are getting your stride back.
Nicely done though, it seems like you are getting your stride back.
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injured
2013
Snowflake 10k....stopped at 5k
Rest of the year a write off because of injury.
2012
Snowflake 10k Jan 1 done
Run 4 Kids 10k Jan 7 done
Harry's Spring Run Off 8k. April 8 a disaster, but I finished
Centurion 50k at Horseshoe Valley (cycling) done
Centurion 50 miler at Blue Mountain (cycling) done.....barely!
Snowflake 5k, Dec 16 - done
2011
Harry Rosen 8k. April. done
Rotary 5k fun run. May. done
CANI 10k. June. done
Canada Day 10k. July. done
Barrie Waterfront 5k. Aug. done
CANI 10 k. Oct. done
Base Borden Army Run 10k. done
Re: Double Bellybuster – Detroit Turkey Trot 10K
Well done & it takes alot of ball$ to were a Packers jersey in the Detroit before the classic Thanksgiving Day Game, 'good on ya!' It reminds me when I was 11 or 12 and I wore my Canadiens jersey to Maple Leaf Gardens when the Habs were in town.
PB’s (official race results)
5K – 26:20; 8K – 41:28; 10K – 52:13; 15K - 1:22:43; 21.1K – 1:54:16; 30K – 2:51:34; 42.2K – 4:24:14
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5K – 26:20; 8K – 41:28; 10K – 52:13; 15K - 1:22:43; 21.1K – 1:54:16; 30K – 2:51:34; 42.2K – 4:24:14
What is up for 2018
Feb 11th - First Half Vancouver
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Planning & in my sights
Jun 9th - Puddle Jumper Classic
Run the mile you're in. Not the one behind you, and not the one in front of you - the one you are running now - purdy65
Double Bellybuster – Detroit Turkey Trot 10K
Nice race.
Glad you're having some satisfying races now. It's hard when we put all our training eggs in one basket. The marathon isn't the only race.
Glad you're having some satisfying races now. It's hard when we put all our training eggs in one basket. The marathon isn't the only race.
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Great report.
Making a trip to Detroit without getting shot is a success in itself. To add a great race to that is icing on the cake.
Making a trip to Detroit without getting shot is a success in itself. To add a great race to that is icing on the cake.
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Congrats you did great! Wow, lots of people for that event.
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Fantastic run. 45 minute for 10km is darn fast.
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Love outfit
sounds like you had fun
congratulations on a well run race
sounds like you had fun
congratulations on a well run race
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PaleSnale wrote: Making a trip to Detroit without getting shot is a success in itself.
+1
I too did the race and loved that I was heckled from behind - by guys. I didn't have the heart to turn around and the tell them they were just passed by a female , likely twice their age and wearing a Packers' jersey .
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You guys kill me. Well done DBB and CC. Maybe a beer at the beginning would have put you sub-45. Still an awesome showing.
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