Race: Bayou Hills 10k
Runner: Geoffrey Winkler
Race Date: 03/30/2024
Location: Pensacola, FL
Results: 45:50
Strava Activity Link: https://strava.app.link/7eOnSQ6yoIb
3 Bests – What aspects of the race did you like the most?
- Improved pacing effort
- Racing strategy
- Loved the endurance that I have built over the last 3 months
Not so much – Aspects of the race that didn’t do it for you
- Hills lol
- A lot of turns
- The course ran in reverse for a part of it.
Highlights of your race – What did you do well and enjoy about your race in particular?
- My pacing. Had a real race strategy.
- Ran a PR by 3 min
Lessons for others – Share your pro-tips on the race to help the next runner
- Slow on the hills and use the down hill to your advantage
- Don’t go out too fast. You will pay on the later hills
Lessons you learned that will help you next time around
Always trust your training. You have the endurance to push
Most important course specific knowledge to know about the race
The last mile hill is the toughest. Find a way to push past pain
Aesthetics – Is it a pretty course?
Scenic. Some views of the bayou
Difficulty – Is it a tough course?
Very hilly
Organized and well run – Did it feel like a well-oiled machine or were they flying by the seat of their pants?
Well oiled machine
Competition – Is there a strong field?
Not this year
Aid Stations – Standard fare or anything special to know about the aid stations in terms of what’s available or when?
Standard
Weather and typical race conditions
Beautiful sunny skies. No clouds. 58 degrees to start
Gear – Did you need anything special or is there anything you’d recommend for the next runner?
Eat a Gu or nutrition right before. You should be good without an aid station
Spectators – Is this a friendly course for your friends?
Yes
How’s the Swag?
Hardly any. Shirt is ok
The Overall Score – How many stars do you give this race and do you recommend that others run it?
4