September 2019 Monthly Running Challenge

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  • Tramboman
    Tramboman Posts: 2,482 Member
    Well done, racers. PR's and strong finishes are nothing to sneeze at, especially when the weather conditions are less than ideal.
  • polskagirl01
    polskagirl01 Posts: 2,024 Member
    @PastorVincent While reading your report, I just knew you were going faster than you thought! Congratulations on a great run in the heat!!!!
    What airport was that?

    Pittsburgh International. :)

    Awesome. That's where I typically fly in/out when we're in the US :)
  • PastorVincent
    PastorVincent Posts: 6,668 Member
    @PastorVincent While reading your report, I just knew you were going faster than you thought! Congratulations on a great run in the heat!!!!
    What airport was that?

    Pittsburgh International. :)

    Awesome. That's where I typically fly in/out when we're in the US :)

    Well next time plan it for this time of you and you can hope out the plane and join the race! :smiley:
  • 143tobe
    143tobe Posts: 620 Member
    @PastorVincent I loved your write up. Sounded brutal! I'm glad you were able to sneak back in to steal your medal. Definitely earned that one!

    @katharmonic sounds like such a nice day! Running, hiking, a little scrambling. What more could a woman want? Well, maybe those trail shoes.
  • quilteryoyo
    quilteryoyo Posts: 6,437 Member
    @katharmonic Sounds like a nice run and hike. I hope your sunset hike works out.

  • PastorVincent
    PastorVincent Posts: 6,668 Member
    Fly By 5K Race Report

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    TLDR: HOT! ALMOST DIED BUT FINISHED ANYWAYS

    So, the temps were supposedly only in the 70s, but out there on the concrete, I would swear it felt more like 90s weather. It is the 4th year for this race and you literally run down the runway passed parked plans, helicopters, and other airport vehicles.

    As we gathered in the coral I overheard one of the other runners saying he was going to run “mid 21s” so I figured I had found my pacer for a PR. I just needed to break 22 to nail a PR. I did my best as the crowd gathered to keep him in sight.

    Did I mention it was hot? Most of us were already sweating while standing there in the starting line.

    Suddenly they blew the air horn with no count down and dozens of Garmins around me beeped. I was not ready, but recovered, started my Garmin and was off. I saw the “mid 21s” runner and stayed with him, oh for about ½ mile. Then the heat was getting really unbearable. I let him get several strides head.

    Then some more.

    Then just a couple more.

    We reached the ½ way point and he is almost out of sight. I feel ready to puke. Did I mention the heat yet? Cause it was brutal and I was hoping for water at the ½ point, but there was none.

    Another runner in a grey shirt was just head of me. For probably 2 miles I stayed right on his tail, unable to catch him. I did pass him briefly once or twice, but it did not last.

    At about 2 miles there was finally water which I poured on my head and kept going. At this point, I knew a PR was not reachable. I decided to just run the fastest race I could do in the conditions and accept what I get. I was thinking it would be more like 24 mins by the time I finished if not 25.

    Finally, the end comes in sight, I try to pick up speed but was unable to go that much faster. Stomach was nearly in full rebellion.

    Then like 5 strides from the finish, I hit the wall and stumbled. I made it across the finish before the dry heaves hit and paramedics pulled me from the shoot. They dragged me into the shade, gave me a towel and water.

    Eventually, they let me go, and I had to sneak back into the chute to steal my metal. I also found some Nunn and guzzled that. With the towel draped over my head, I started to get to a more manageable temperature.

    To give you an idea of how hot it was, the winners came in at a little over 17 minutes. I would expect in a large 5k like this the winners to be more like 13 or 14 minutes.

    Oh, you probably want to know how I did. 21:49! PR! 45th over all out of 1500! Not too shabby.
    Now to find some ice cream…


    Minor mistake. I finished 47th, not 45. Ah well. 6th in age group.
    ID# PLACE PLACE FINISHER GUN CHIP PACE
    690 47 6 Vincent Trigili, 44, Baden, PA 21:49 21:47 7:01
  • PastorVincent
    PastorVincent Posts: 6,668 Member
    @katharmonic Sounds like a nice run and hike. I hope your sunset hike works out.

    This. If I was in your town, I would should up on time for sure. Sounds like a fun hike.
  • Scott6255
    Scott6255 Posts: 2,550 Member
    @PastorVincent Congrats on the PR on really tough conditions!

    WTG @rheddmobile on your impromptu 5K and AG place!
  • Tramboman
    Tramboman Posts: 2,482 Member
    @7lenny7 I think we can learn something from every race. Sometimes we learn something positive; sometimes we learn something negative; and sometimes we learn both. The important thing is to apply what we learn to future training and races.
  • PastorVincent
    PastorVincent Posts: 6,668 Member
    @7lenny7 You managed the conditions you found yourself in quite well all things considered and you finished strong. Good job! :)
  • MNLittleFinn
    MNLittleFinn Posts: 4,271 Member
    @PastorVincent awesome job, congrats on the PR! I'm nowhere near that pace on a 5k.
    @7lenny7 sounds like you had a lot of things stacked against you. You still did great. Awesome running.
  • quilteryoyo
    quilteryoyo Posts: 6,437 Member
    7lenny7 wrote: »
    Surly Trail Loppet Half Marathon
    Minneapolis, MN
    In the last 4 miles I saw three runners down with what I assumed was heat exhaustion or dehydration. In each case I asked if I could help but in each case I was turned down as there was already medical help there. I was hoping I could help so I could stop running!
    Bless your heart! But it sounds like you did well, given the circumstances.

  • Scott6255
    Scott6255 Posts: 2,550 Member
    @7lenny7 you did great in your HM with those conditions! And you took away many lessons that will help you in the future. That's a wonderful gift. Awesome job!
  • zeesparrow
    zeesparrow Posts: 348 Member
    Scott6255 wrote: »
    @PastorVincent Congrats on the PR on really tough conditions!

    WTG @rheddmobile on your impromptu 5K and AG place!

    Seconded!
  • PastorVincent
    PastorVincent Posts: 6,668 Member
    @T1DCarnivoreRunner that sucks about your infusion set. :( Gald you were able to finish despite it.

  • rheddmobile
    rheddmobile Posts: 6,840 Member
    @T1DCarnivoreRunner Wow, but you finished anyway!
  • MNLittleFinn
    MNLittleFinn Posts: 4,271 Member
    @T1DCarnivoreRunner wow, sounds like you had quite a bit stacked against you. you did an awesome job getting through it, and managing your insulin/glucose issues.

    side note, I do some medical at races, trail races in particular, would having some u-100 syringes in my bag be worth something worth having, on the off chance I have a runner who experiences a similar issue?
  • quilteryoyo
    quilteryoyo Posts: 6,437 Member
    @T1DCarnivoreRunner Wow! Sounds like you had a good plan that was fouled by the weather. So glad you made it through and were able to keep your BG somewhat under control. Hope you are feeling better today.
  • 143tobe
    143tobe Posts: 620 Member
    @T1DCarnivoreRunner Man, you're tough. Glad you were able to finish. Now rest and take care!
  • Scott6255
    Scott6255 Posts: 2,550 Member
    @T1DCarnivoreRunner congrats on finishing your marathon. You sure had to deal with a lot of things most people don't even think about. But you managed it well. You really ought to get 2 medals for that race! 🏅💪