Near perfect running conditions! It was probably around 55ish degrees at the start and maybe 65ish at the end. I feel like I did a good job, and not only that but I really felt like I gave it pretty much all I had. I stared out to fast, going with the group you know, my first mile was 10:14, and then they got slower from there. This biggest problem I had was I had to go to the bathroom. I went right before the race, but obviously I had to much coffee or something... the last 3 miles and especially the last mile was torture, I truly was not sure I was going to make it. Every bush I passed I looked at with longing, and had there not been quite a few people around me I so would have used them. Not one bathroom the whole run. Have you ever tried to run with your legs crossed...it's not easy. Explaining why my last mile was 13:35. But my average according to my Garmin, (results will be posted later today) 12:02 with a finish time of 1:13:53! Yea!!! I beat 1:15!! WooHoo!!!
Now the only issues I had (besides that bathroom thing. ) I was getting the goose bumps during the last mileish...why is that...dehydration ? Did it during the triathlon too. I will have to google.. And after the race when I was stretching, my left calf kept wanting to cramp up. Did that the other day too. Hmm...more potassium?
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Great job!! I get the goose bumps thing sometimes after a tough workout. Be interesting what you find out. Yeah, I hear more potassium can help with cramps. I try to eat a banana a day. Great race!!!!
Congratulations on your first 10k! And also on meeting your goal. That is a great accomplishment.
Great great job!! You should be so proud of yourself!
Hey congrats on the race!!
First, goosebumps...yes, dehydration. Also, cramping is due to missing out on electrolytes. (Sorry if you already know this).
For a 10k, you should take in your nutrition a couple of hours before the race. Then, right before running swig down about 8 oz of gatorade or nuun or some type of sports drink. If you are a heavy sweater (like me), you could benefit from salt tablets. Normally, those are used in high heat and/or humidity and long races. However, I need them just because I sweat so much and lose much needed electrolytes.
If you have any questions, email me at teriziatea@gmail.com. I have an MS in Exercise Science and probably help with some of your questions.
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