Monday, 28 November 2011

RAC Tough One - Short Feedback

Hi all

I'm crazy busy at the moment so just a quick summary of Sunday's 32km (20 mile) race.

I had a great run! The weather was not bad at all and it was not as warm as it sometimes is in November. There was also some wind that cooled things down a bit.

I was taking things slow and easy, just hoping for a sub 4 hour finish. At halfway I was feeling so good I could hardly believe it and this was the same a few kms later.

I kicked things up a bit and ran a 12min negative split! Yep, I ran a negative split! Something that hardly ever happens to this slow runner.

I finished in 03:27:09 and is very happy with that.

Detailed report with photos as soon as I have the time.

Work is crazy and then there is a wedding on 14 January that I will tell you more about at some stage. :D

Have a super week everyone!
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18 comments:

  1. Jennifer28 November 2011 at 14:32

    Great race Johann! I love when it comes together and you feel terrific, there is nothing better. I think it also helps to remind us of why we love this sport so much! Cheers to you and have a great week.

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  2. HappyTrails28 November 2011 at 14:43

    Fantastic Johann - it is great when you feel so good on a run and crank it up a bit to finish!

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  3. Molly28 November 2011 at 15:48

    Congrats Johann! I know what you mean about things getting busy, it's that time of year I guess!

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  4. Robin28 November 2011 at 15:59

    Congrats, you did awesome! WTG

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  5. misszippy28 November 2011 at 16:18

    Um, you kind of crushed that goal of yours! Way to go, Johann! It sounded like a great day out there.

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  6. Marlene28 November 2011 at 17:08

    WOW, you completely crushed your goal with a great negative split! Congrats on such a strong run.

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  7. ultra collie28 November 2011 at 18:34

    top time speedy du plessis!

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  8. Kate Geisen28 November 2011 at 19:55

    33 minutes is SUPER sub 4 hours!! What a great feeling, I'm sure!

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  9. Raina29 November 2011 at 01:41

    Very well done, Johann! Way to negative split it!!

    Have a great week :)

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  10. Char29 November 2011 at 02:31

    That's a huge negative split! Well done.

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  11. Lindsay29 November 2011 at 03:06

    i'd say you got the sub 4 with ease! congrats johann! hope work gets un-crazy for you soon.

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  12. ajh29 November 2011 at 03:17

    You certainly did crush that goal!

    Am I the only one who wants to know more about the wedding.........NOW.

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  13. Amy29 November 2011 at 15:40

    Glad your race went well!!
    Who is getting married - your son is still too young, I suspect!

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  14. C2Iowa29 November 2011 at 19:39

    looking forward to the details. Well done.

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  15. HappyTrails30 November 2011 at 22:36

    Johann - we "can" run all winter, since we have so many temperate days compared to the higher mountains. There are still some days where we draw the line and stay inside (usually below 10 degrees F, especially with wind). We have had thus far a mild start to this winter.

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  16. Anonymous1 December 2011 at 09:05

    Glad to see things are going well...

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  17. Anonymous5 December 2011 at 18:21

    Negative split and 33 minutes faster than your goal: indeed a great race!
    Congrats!!!!

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  18. Ewa6 December 2011 at 05:39

    Can't wait for the full report with pictures and all. What a great race you had! Your training must be very smart. Congrats, Johann.

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