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Race Result

Racer: Fabrice Guillaume
Race: Ashburn Village 10K/5K/Fun Run
Date: Sunday, May 4, 2008
Location: Ashburn, VA
Race Type: Run - 10 km
Age Group: Male 30 - 34
Time: 42:30:00
Overall Place: 7 / 102
Age Group Place: 1 / 23
Comment: Nice tempo run after brick workout - just a bit too windy



Race Report:



This was a C-race for me, to get used to run on tired legs.
I had done a long run on Friday and a long brick the day before (3h40 bike + 30mn run), plus one to two works outs a day all week.

The race was very family oriented. I got to see our famous Dr Eugene Su that warmed up people before the start.
I also met him at the arrival after he finished his 5k in a good time (4th place).

I started the 10k race in 5th position but I got passed by 2 young folks in the last mile, to finish 7th.
My time is really not great compared to what I usually run, but considering both the very strong wind (the up hills with facing wind were a killer) and my tired legs, I'll take it as a reasonable time :)
Funny thing is that I never got my AG award (1st 30-39) because for some reasons, they lost my bib/name.
I am not even listed in the ranking list today... Well, that's the type of thing that happens with local events. But they told me they were checking into this.
so maybe I will still get my $25 PR rebate, good for changing my used shoes... :)
All in one, it was a good tempo training session, to be ready for Columbia in 2 weeks.