2009-10 Reese Winter Race Series 10K #3

Duration = 1:03:02
Distance = 6.21 (10K road race)
Calories = 739
Max HR = 188
Avg HR = 174
Running Index = 45
Max Cadence = 98
Avg Cadence = 95

Conditions: 23-25F, 14-18 mph winds from the North with gusts to 28 mph, snow, mostly to partly cloudy
Equipment: Asics Gel-Cumulus 9, tights, shorts, long-sleeve insulated wicking layer, long-sleeve tech shirt, running jacket, balaclava, wool cap, glove liners, gloves, and sun glasses.

It was warmer this month, but the wind was fiercer and it actually snowed during the race. I think I got the clothing right this time. Knowing that the distance (and therefore pace) information could be off due to the temperature, I decided to run this race with an eye to my heart rate. I started with a target around 170. I did the second 5K with a target of 175, and the pushes into the wind were allowed to climb. I learned more about how I feel as I move up through the different heart rates.

My time for this race was basically the same as my time last month. I ran the race I had intended to run, so I will rate this a good race. I would like to run faster, but that isn't my goal right now.

Mile Data:

Mile   Time    Lap Time  Max Avg Min
1.   0:09:03.0 0:09:03.0 174 165 109
2.   0:19:21.0 0:10:18.0 175 171 162
3.   0:29:55.8 0:10:34.8 181 174 169
4.   0:40:40.3 0:10:44.5 177 174 167
5.   0:50:48.1 0:10:07.8 179 176 171
6.   1:00:48.4 0:10:00.3 185 181 177
6.2  1:03:02.2 0:02:13.8 188 185 182