Race #492 -- Belmont Classic 5k -- Belmont, NC -- 05/15/2021
The good news is that I finished in 24:25 with a 7:52 pace, my fastest 5k since returning to running this year. Even better, it was 18 seconds faster than the 24:43 I ran two years ago in 2019 at the same race, so I must be making some progress! Admittedly, 2019 wasn't a good year for me, but seeing an improvement two years later is a rarity for me. Looking back at my 2019 results I noticed that I had also improved my time at last week's Cherry Blossom 5k.
There were Covid restrictions in place and the race had a staggered start. I ended up starting almost dead last since the time didn't start until each runner crossed the starting line. I chose to start late partly because it's kind of fun to pass a bunch of people in the first mile, but also to avoid head-to-head battles with people I'm not able to beat in a 5k at the present time (I'm looking at you, Tim Hepler and Robert Peterson). I think for now I'm better off just racing against the clock and not being overly concerned with who else is in the vicinity as I'm running. The pandemic restrictions were removed the other day so soon races should go back to normal, with everybody starting at the same time.
Race Name: Belmont Classic 5k
Location: Belmont, North Carolina
Date: May 15, 2021
Race Rating: 61
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My Stats:
- Time: 24:25
- Pace: 7:52
- Age Group (65-69): 1 of 4
- Overall: 31 of 101
- Age Grade Percentage: 71.40%
Some of my stats were a little wonky since I didn't get my watch turned off until about 5 minutes after the race. |
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RACE COURSE
0 - Chip & Gun Timing: (3 points if yes) (was chip only)
2 - Water Stops: (0)none (2)normal (5)extras [Gu, sports drink, etc.]
1 - Course Marking: (0)bad (1)good
3 - Course Scenery: (0-5) 1=bad and 5=fantastic
0 - Mile Markers: (0)poor or none (1)normal (2)with clocks or time called out
2 - Volunteers: (0)too few (2)good
5 - Finish line: (0-9) 0=bad and 9=spectacular!
2 - Certified Course: (0)no (2) yes
2 - Correct Distance: (0)no (2)yes
1 - Partly or fully on unpaved roads: (0)yes (1)no
REGISTRATION
2 - Cost: (0)expensive (2)reasonable (5)cheap!
0 - Race Day Registration: (0)no (3)yes
RESULTS
2 - Posted online within 24 hours: (0)no (2)yes
1 - Easy to find results: (0)no (1)yes
AGE GROUPS
2 - 3 deep awards: (2)yes (0 for anything less)
0 - 5-year age groups (5 points) (0 for anything less)
1 - 14 and under group (1)
0 - 65+ group (1)
1 - 70+ group (1)
2 - Top Overall M/F: (0)none; (1) first only; (2)top 3 or better
0 - Masters Category(40+): (0)no (2)yes
0 - Grand Masters Category (50+): (0)no (3)yes
0 - Senior Grand Masters Category: (0)no (5)yes
AWARDS
2 - Overall Winner Awards: (0)none (2)yes (5)excellent
2 - Age Group Awards: (0)none (2)yes (5)excellent
0 - Door Prizes or Drawing: (0-9)
0 - Finisher Medals for All Finishers: (0)no (3)yes (5)really cool medals
POST RACE
6 - Food for Race Participants: (0-10 with 5 being average)
0 - Entertainment: (0)no (1-9)yes
1 - Finisher times posted after race: (0)no (2)yes (online only)
REST ROOMS
2 - Porta Potties: (0)no (1)limited, long lines (2)plentiful
0 - Indoor Restrooms: (0)no (1)limited, long lines (2)plentiful
T-SHIRTS
2 - T-Shirts: (0)no (2)yes
3 - Design: (1-5)
2 - Material Quality: (1-3)
0 - Discount for no-shirt option: (0)no (2)yes
PHOTOGRAPHY
0 - Professional Photography: (0)no (5)yes
x - Prices: (1)expensive (3)reasonable (5)cheap
0 - Free Photographs (newspaper, etc.): (0)no (1-10)yes
PARKING
2 - Close to Start: (2)yes (0)no
2 - Close to Finish: (2)yes (0)no
2 - Plenty of spaces: (2)yes (0)no
2 - Free Parking: (2)yes (0)no
OTHER
0 - Shelter from Inclement Weather (needed or not): (0)no (2)yes
0 - Swag (free socks, water bottles, etc.): (0)no (2)yes, some (5)excellent
2 - Part of race series or Grand Prix: (0)no (2)yes
2 - Kids Fun Run: (0)no (2)yes
0 - Miscellaneous not covered above: (-10 to +10)
TOTAL: 61
Thanks to Lynn Ramsey for the post-race group pic! |
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