Last year, my results for this race were:
- Elapsed Time: 1:07:33
- Pace: 10:54
And, my best time at 10K last year was at the Vulcan Run 10K:
- Elapsed Time: 59:49
- Pace: 9:38
As you can see below, for the V2V this year:
- Elapsed Time: 1:03:39
I would have podiumed if I was as fast as I was at the Vulcan Run last year - Pace: 10:16
Face Facts and Fix My Fitness
Thus, I did better at this race that I did at the race last year, but compared to the Vulcan Run which was in November last year (not that long ago!), I did worse. I know why and I'm working on it. I enjoyed the winter a bit too much. I ate too much and worked out to little. Or, as I heard a physician talk about the state of health in the United States on a podcast, I have been running an energy deficit. You know, eating more than I burn. I need 2 fixes: eat less crap to include just eating less, and burn more by exercising more (more often and more consistently). Mission accepted.
Prep from the Night Before: A Bass Extreme Concert with My Son, John Evans
The night before the race I attended a Bass Extreme Concert at the Alys Stephens Center with my bass playing son, John Evans. He came up from Auburn for the day and was at the Alys Stephens Center all day attending sessions at Muse: A Free Musicians Conference featuring Meshell Ndegeocello and Victor Wooten. Note, Victor is a member of the Bass Extreme with Steve Bailey and Derico Watson. Victor was one John's earliest influences. We both had a few other friends in attendance as well. It was a great show, and it was clear they expected musicians to be in the audience, especially bass players. Both Victor and Steve Bailey play bass, the latter played a 6-string, fretless bass which both Victor and Steve emphasized to the extent of playing it up so much it was amusing. The performance was awesome and they even dealt with a technical issue with Victor's pedal board that required 2 techs to come on stage and spend some dozen or more minutes resolving while remaining calm as did the audience.
Yeah, I'm a proud father, but there's some awesome talent on displayed below, join me and help make John Evans famous! Check him out on Spotify:
- Bruh Collective: From middle school to present day (You should start with giving Hand of Hodges a listen. They were recently highlighted in a publication 5 local Auburn bands you should know about, + details on AubFest DIY music festival in The Bama Buzz. They will be playing at the festival too!
- Brunch with Rosie:
- Solo as Pondylus
Results
 March 11, 2023: Birmingham, ALVillage 2 Village 10K, 6.2 Miles |
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Distance: | 6.2 Miles |
| Time: | 1:03:39 | |
| Heart Rate: | 158 | |
| Pace: | 10:16 | |
| Weather: | Mostly Cloudy 61° 93% Humidity |
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Next up: Statue 2 Statue, 15K on April 1st
