Barila, Phil

The 30-39s are Cats 1-5 older than 30. Typically the pack is smaller than

the 4-5 pack, so there is less shelter. Because of the disparity, often the

pack splits, though not always. What does all this mean? In my own

experience, the 30-39 race is harder than the 4-5 race. Your experience may

be different.



Phil

* Philip D. Barila | (503) 264-8386

* Intel Corp. | Not speaking for Intel



-----Original Message-----

From: sco-@alphageek.com [mailto:sco-@alphageek.com]

Sent: Tuesday, August 01, 2000 9:50 AM

To: ob-@topica.com

Subject: [OBRA Chat] PIR first-timer...





Hey gang - looking to head out to PIR for my first road race. Yee haw!



A question on where I ought to be, though. I'm 35. I see "Masters 30-39"

showing up on the Monday results, and "Cat 4/5" on Tuesday. I'm going to hit

the Cat 5 crowd tonight (and get dropped like a bad habit, no doubt *grin*).

What's the real difference between the two? Obviously, one (the Cats)

appears to be skill/fitness-based, and the other more age-based.



--Scott







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