Distance: 10k
Overall Time: 40:16
Pace: 6:30
Age Group: 28/1305
Overall: 182/18,592
Pre Race Dinner: Shrimp and Grits at Pat-O's in NOLA
Pre-Race Music: George Thorogood - One Bourbon, One Scotch, One Beer
Controlled chaos is the best way to describe this event. Race results show that about 18,500 registered runners crossed the finish line, but estimates were that there was at least another 12,000 unregistered runners were on the course. So even being near the front of the pack at the outset didn't prevent me from having to "bob and weave" for position for nearly two miles.
The course itself is beautiful and flat, conducive to very fast times. I was disappointed that I didn't break 40 mins, but I was pleased to be under my half-marathon pace of 7:00/mile...having a newborn living with you hurts training. I've done this race a few times before, but this was the first time I actually registered. After fighting the crowds this year, though, doubtful I will waste money registering again.
The sea of humanity aside, Crescent City Classic is a good, fun event for the family (Samuel's first 10k) and the course is beautiful.
Pace: 6:30
Age Group: 28/1305
Overall: 182/18,592
Pre Race Dinner: Shrimp and Grits at Pat-O's in NOLA
Pre-Race Music: George Thorogood - One Bourbon, One Scotch, One Beer
Controlled chaos is the best way to describe this event. Race results show that about 18,500 registered runners crossed the finish line, but estimates were that there was at least another 12,000 unregistered runners were on the course. So even being near the front of the pack at the outset didn't prevent me from having to "bob and weave" for position for nearly two miles.
The course itself is beautiful and flat, conducive to very fast times. I was disappointed that I didn't break 40 mins, but I was pleased to be under my half-marathon pace of 7:00/mile...having a newborn living with you hurts training. I've done this race a few times before, but this was the first time I actually registered. After fighting the crowds this year, though, doubtful I will waste money registering again.
The sea of humanity aside, Crescent City Classic is a good, fun event for the family (Samuel's first 10k) and the course is beautiful.
