Review of Modern Athlete Irene Ultra - 10 April 2016
| Sport | Race |
| Event | Modern Athlete Irene Ultra |
| Date | 10 April 2016 |
| Where | Irene, Centurion, South Africa |
| Distance | 42 Km |
| Finishing Time | 03:45:54 |
| Race Number | 1178 |
| Result | 273/1517 |
| Top % | 18% |
| Pace | 5:23 m/km |
| Speed | 11.16 km/h |
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My experience at the event:
The Irene Ultra is an interesting race. One of the last Comrades qualifiers, with a 48km (why not 50???) course with a split for the 42,2 marathon. On a relatively flat (but boring) course, it was a good chance for a good time.After driving early in the morning with Andy, and napping in the car, we started the Ultra at a good speed. Andy shot out and did the first 10km at an insane average, eventually slowing down on the very long (8km slightly downhill, then u-turn and 8km slighlty uphill) stretch in the middle of the race. Eventually he stopped for some food and a quick rest and I kept going.
My final time on the marathon split (the one I decided to submit), was an excellent 3:45, below the 4hrs mark for the first time in nearly 6 years. I spent the last 6km jogging to the arrival. Andy had a good race too, finishing just after me.
Full stats of the race here: https://connect.garmin.com/modern/activity/1120027529
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