5 k Handicap and pb

Submitted by Steve on 30 September, 2006 - 17:41.
20060930-005-1I competed in my first 5 k handicap event this morning with the Hobbos. On arriving I wasn’t too sure on how the handicap system worked. It was explained that they attempt to handicap runners so as they finish on 35 mins. I was given a handicap time of 14 mins assuming a 4 min pace. I think some of the others thought that that was a bit too generous and should have been around 15 mins something.

Before the main event, with James and Stu Mac, we ran the course or 1 lap of it (2.5 km) for warmup.

On 14 mins I was off and just went as fast as I could, well, fast for me. My main goal was to get sub 20 mins. On the first lap I passed quite a few in front of me and fortunately I kept that pace up for the entire run. Another little goal I developed during the run was not to let any back-markers pass and after 5 k’s none did. I think if it was a longer run a few would have certainly reeled me in.

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The upshot is that I came home in a time of 19:27 which works out to a pace of 3:53 /km. Since this is my first real 5 km race this time is also a PB. My heart rate was working overtime for this event. The maximum was 167 bpm and the average was way up there at 163 bpm.

20060930-006Congrats must go to Steve Glover as he ran a pb in 18 mins something and won this morning’s event. It certainly looks like you were putting in the effort Steve.

I wore my new Asics Kayano’s and no problems whatsoever, admittedly I did vaseline my feet just in case.

Nearly forgot, a special thanks to Mark Maloney the photographer for the day, he kindly supplied me with the photos above. I’m sure he’ll have a heap more in the upcoming newsletter.

Stats as of 30 Sep 2006
This Week
35.3
This Month
223.9
This Year
2246.8

Submitted by shane (not verified) on 1 October, 2006 - 11:33.

Nice run Steve, I was thinking that 20 mins was a bit tame for you. But as you said you have never had an official 5k race before, congrats again great time.

Submitted by Vicky (not verified) on 1 October, 2006 - 15:20.

Congrats Steve on the great time and a PB! Sound like you are all set for MM, despite work getting in the way of running last weekend. Look forward to reading your race report afterwards!

MAR.

Submitted by Steve G (not verified) on 1 October, 2006 - 18:11.

Geez, do I really look like that when I run!?!

I'm sure you'll be joining me in the under 19 min club very shortly, especially since you'll be starting off 15:40 and not 14 mins next time.

Submitted by Stu Mac (not verified) on 1 October, 2006 - 21:24.

Congrats on the 5km PB Steve, obviously you would will be able to go faster than this if you didn't have to do the tight U-turns.

All the best for nest Sunday, lets hope there is NO northerly!

Submitted by Spark Driver (not verified) on 2 October, 2006 - 10:36.

That is so fast. I enjoy the 5k runs now. Just turn on the speed.

Submitted by Scott (not verified) on 2 October, 2006 - 15:16.

Good time and sounds like a great event. I wish I lived over your side of the city sometimes. Seems like such a good running community.

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