Race: Tracksmith Twilight 5000
Runner: John Alcantara
Race Date: 07/15/2022
Location: Montrose Track
Results: 22:07 Third place in my heat
3 Bests – What aspects of the race did you like the most?
Motivation, community and the vibes
Weird factor – What’s the weirdest thing about this race?
Hahahaha little kids running on the course awhile the race was happening
Highlights of your race – What did you do well and enjoy about your race in particular?
Knowing I can push myself even when your body is saying NO!
Lessons for others – Share your pro-tips on the race to help the next runner
Pace yourself and knowing control what you can control. It’s 12 laps around the track and you don’t want to die on lap one
Most important course specific knowledge to know about the race
It’s a track race!! Go fast
Aesthetics – Is it a pretty course?
Yup!
Difficulty – Is it a tough course?
Nope pretty straight forward
Organized and well run – Did it feel like a well-oiled machine or were they flying by the seat of their pants?
Hahahaha it was well organized
Competition – Is there a strong field?
Yup
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