I ran this race last night and PR'd for a 5K despite it being a cross country course and the humid weather conditions. (21:17; 6:52)
Results
Based on my 5 mile TRR time, according to McMillan, I should be racing 5ks at 7:15 pace, not 6:52. Based on my 5k QU XC race time, according to McMillan, I should be racing 5 milers at 7:03 pace, not 7:28. What is he trying to tell me? This could very easily be made an LSAT question.
A 3:27:29 marathon time would be nice, too.
INTERESTING ANALYSIS BY JIM2
Ryan,
Thanks for running in our series this summer! The course has been measured many times with a running wheel. This summer, we had to adjust one section where the construction is being done. We did not re-measure after this change but we do not feel it had any significant impact on the course distance. It did make the course faster b/c we took out a big grassy hill and added in the slight downhill section on the road after you come out of the woods.
We hope to see you back next year!
Shawn
Shawn Green
Head Men's & Women's Cross Country/Track Coach
Quinnipiac University
1 comment:
I agree with Jim, probably a factor of #3, and possibly 4. I know I don't always push myself as hard as I could. I think Geoff is good at that, as he pushes himself so hard sometimes he needs to walk. That might not be an ideal way to race, but at least you learn what your limits are and can adjust for next time.
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