Comments on: Race Recap: Downtown Westfield Pizza 5K (2014)

By: christi in ma

christi in ma — Thu, 07 Aug 2014 17:38:54 +0000

I run a 5K every July 3 and I know how you feel. It’s always so hot and humid!
Last year after mile 1 I was starting to get the chills. I looked at my HRM and it was at 190! I realized I was dehydrated and slowed down to a walk to get things under control.
This year I carried water and was so happy I did. I’ve never done that in a race before.

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By: Karla @ Run, Karla, Run!

Karla @ Run, Karla, Run! — Wed, 30 Jul 2014 15:45:32 +0000

Pizza and cookies? I’m in! Sorry you didn’t feel great for this one. I’ve had that faint feeling just a handful of times and its pretty scary. Could be a heat/hydration/fueling issue. Good idea to figure it out if its ongoing. Hope the next one if better!

By: Kellie

Kellie — Wed, 30 Jul 2014 15:31:24 +0000

I’m so sorry that this race was so rough for you! I felt like that after the Disneyland 10K last year. I was struggling through the whole thing and is the only (knock on wood) time I’ve felt sick after a run. But I also know what you mean about “only” a 5K. In fact, that last 3.1 is always the hardest part of a half marathon for me because I’m so close that my mind and body translate it as done. I don’t know why the shorter distances are so much harder for me, but they are.

On the plus side, there was pizza! Every race needs to end with pizza.

By: Jennifer

Jennifer — Wed, 30 Jul 2014 13:09:44 +0000

Thanks, Lauren! Oh, the post-race goodies more than made up for the sucky weather that night! ;-D

UGH, that’s the worst feeling. I’m really trying to be better at hydrating in the days BEFORE the race, not just the day OF the race.

Hahaha, could be! Or maybe just because a 5K tends to hurt more, since we’re really pushing our pace? I’ll take long, slow distances any time!

By: Jennifer

Jennifer — Wed, 30 Jul 2014 13:07:52 +0000

RIGHT?! But thank goodness it held out long enough for us to run and get our pizza, haha. And I wouldn’t count on the shirt improving…it’s ugly every year, lol.

Me too! We were looking for you when everyone started lining up. But it is a pretty crowded race!

By: Jennifer

Jennifer — Tue, 29 Jul 2014 17:58:39 +0000

YES! Pizza tastes absolutely fabulous after a race!

By: Jennifer

Jennifer — Tue, 29 Jul 2014 17:58:13 +0000

It’s even sadder in person, LOL.

My thoughts exactly! For me, attempting to “race” in the summer is completely useless, so I’d rather run for fun and save my energy/sty uninjured for when I know I can really run. When it’s about 30 degrees cooler.

By: Jennifer

Jennifer — Tue, 29 Jul 2014 17:56:56 +0000

Super easy to feel dehydrated in Disney, that’s for sure! There’s NOTHING better than the salty stuff afterwards…that’s how I know I’m dehydrated!

By: Jennifer

Jennifer — Tue, 29 Jul 2014 17:56:10 +0000

Hahaha, I hear ya — I know we’re all struggling right now, but you’re right, it will all be worth it in the fall! To be honest, I’d much rather get up early for a race — I have issues with knowing what I can and cannot eat before running, so planning for a night race stresses me out. lol