Date: February 16, 2013
Distance: 10k (6.21 miles)
Time: 1:24:20
Pace: 13:35 min/mile
Overall Place: 251/331
Before starting with the race report, I should say that this was a first-time race. Not so well organized or well run.
Let me start off by saying that this course is MISERABLE! I know the race director has no control over the weather, which really made it worse, but even in the best of conditions it would not have been fun. The canal area is pretty narrow and there were way too many people coming through. Some bottle necks around the stairs.
I did pretty well for the first two miles. It started raining as I was heading back in and out to the Mayo Bridge. I kind of lost motivation there. My stomach started cramping, I was getting cold, and it's just not a nice place to run. Really struggled through the whole Manchester area. The porta potty at mile 4 was such a HUGE relief!! Of course, after that, I went up the hill to the Lee Bridge. Turned on to that bridge and got a face full of wind and icy snow. Absolutely miserable. My muscles felt like they were seizing and it was so hard to run. But, running was better than walking because of how cold I got while running. There was a little over a mile left after the bridge, but my hips and legs were so sore that it was tough to keep going. Walked up the hill on Byrd and tried to run down. Running down was tough because of how slippery the bricks were. Was so glad to get to the end!
After the race, I walked around, hung out with J's husband while waiting for her to finish. Once she did, we headed into the tent. Got Irish Coffee and stew to try to stay warm. Stood in front of the one heater to warm up. Once K finished, we walked to Cap Ale.
To sum up, everything about this race was the perfect storm of suck.
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Sunday, February 17, 2013
Sunday, November 11, 2012
Race Report: HCA Virginia 8k
Date: November 10, 2012
Distance: 8k (4.97 miles)
Time: 1:10:57
Pace: 14:17 min/mile
Overall Place: 2957/3587
Age Group (F 30-34) Place: 316/384
Woke up, got dressed, and made an espresso before leaving the house. Drove to the race site, parked in my normal downtown lot, and walked to starting line.
Walked 5 blocks from parking lot to the bag drop off. Dropped bag off, walked to starting corral two blocks away. Bounced around to keep warm.
Really wasn't feeling this run - I'd been really sick for the week leading up to it and wasn't sleeping well. In fact, I seriously considered sleeping in and skipping it. But, since I had post-race plans with Kristen and Judi, I sucked it up and went. My strategy was to have planned walk/run intervals. But, my Garmin was dead when I went to grab it in the morning. So, at the start of the race i decided to do intervals based on blocks.
I ran the first 7 blocks, then walked 7. Kept alternating that the whole way. I tried to ignore all the people passing me - even when I was running - and stick with my own pace. It's not really the easiest thing to do. Despite that, I was pretty surprised at how quickly the blocks were going. I ended up shortening some of my walk intervals because I felt so good and wasn't having huge problems breathing because of the cold like I expected. When I got to the 4 mile marker, I decided to walk up a few last blocks uphill and then run the rest of the way. The last 0.4 miles or so are all downhill, so I really passed lots of people by kicking it out on the last big hill section. That felt great!
Given my physical condition, I'm not sure there's a lot I would have changed about how I handled this. I was sick and was never going to run the whole thing.
Walked around the island, got food. Stood in line at the McDonald's truck for free coffee and smoothie samples - they were totally not worth it! The coffee was terrible. Walked ALLLL the way up the hill to bag check (who's genius idea was that?) and then back down to wait for Judi to finish. Knit a few rows of my shawl while waiting and got some crazy weird looks.
Once Judi finished, we walked to her car and then to Starbuck's to get some real coffee! Changed clothes in the Omni, then went back down to find Kristen who was stuck in the med tent. We sprung Kristen and walked to Cap Ale House to get some food and a beer. Great post-race food plan!!
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Distance: 8k (4.97 miles)
Time: 1:10:57
Pace: 14:17 min/mile
Overall Place: 2957/3587
Age Group (F 30-34) Place: 316/384
Woke up, got dressed, and made an espresso before leaving the house. Drove to the race site, parked in my normal downtown lot, and walked to starting line.
Walked 5 blocks from parking lot to the bag drop off. Dropped bag off, walked to starting corral two blocks away. Bounced around to keep warm.
Really wasn't feeling this run - I'd been really sick for the week leading up to it and wasn't sleeping well. In fact, I seriously considered sleeping in and skipping it. But, since I had post-race plans with Kristen and Judi, I sucked it up and went. My strategy was to have planned walk/run intervals. But, my Garmin was dead when I went to grab it in the morning. So, at the start of the race i decided to do intervals based on blocks.
I ran the first 7 blocks, then walked 7. Kept alternating that the whole way. I tried to ignore all the people passing me - even when I was running - and stick with my own pace. It's not really the easiest thing to do. Despite that, I was pretty surprised at how quickly the blocks were going. I ended up shortening some of my walk intervals because I felt so good and wasn't having huge problems breathing because of the cold like I expected. When I got to the 4 mile marker, I decided to walk up a few last blocks uphill and then run the rest of the way. The last 0.4 miles or so are all downhill, so I really passed lots of people by kicking it out on the last big hill section. That felt great!
Given my physical condition, I'm not sure there's a lot I would have changed about how I handled this. I was sick and was never going to run the whole thing.
Walked around the island, got food. Stood in line at the McDonald's truck for free coffee and smoothie samples - they were totally not worth it! The coffee was terrible. Walked ALLLL the way up the hill to bag check (who's genius idea was that?) and then back down to wait for Judi to finish. Knit a few rows of my shawl while waiting and got some crazy weird looks.
Once Judi finished, we walked to her car and then to Starbuck's to get some real coffee! Changed clothes in the Omni, then went back down to find Kristen who was stuck in the med tent. We sprung Kristen and walked to Cap Ale House to get some food and a beer. Great post-race food plan!!
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Sunday, October 28, 2012
Race Report: Wicked 10k
Date: October 27, 2012
Distance: 10k (6.2 miles)
Time: 1:19:46
Pace: 12:50 min/mile
Overall Place: 3538/7264
Age Group (F 30-34) Place: 313/791
Woke up at 6:30, showered, got into costume. Woke E up, got her changed, fed, and into costume. Packed up the stroller, walked out the front door of the hotel, and we were in our corral! Only had about 10 minutes before the race started, so we took a few pictures, and hung out in the back. Lots of fun costumes especially all the strollers with kids.
First part of run was pretty calm. Once we turned on to the boardwalk it was a lot tougher - wind was in our face and we were getting sand in our eyes. Not so fun. Ran into the wind for about 2.5 miles. That was the hardest part, especially with the stroller. Had to walk a little with E during this part because she got fussy. We had a lot of people - especially kids - be excited about us dressed up as the Incredibles. Very fun. When we turned back onto the Boardwalk at 40th, it was better because the wind was at our back.
Skipped the beer and the candy stops during the race. Didn't seem like such a good plan, and I am not a fan of candycorn any way.
My wrist got pretty swollen during the run and really started to hurt around mile 3. It was wrapped, and I don't think I wrapped it loose enough, but didn't want to mess with it during the race.
Distance: 10k (6.2 miles)
Time: 1:19:46
Pace: 12:50 min/mile
Overall Place: 3538/7264
Age Group (F 30-34) Place: 313/791
Woke up at 6:30, showered, got into costume. Woke E up, got her changed, fed, and into costume. Packed up the stroller, walked out the front door of the hotel, and we were in our corral! Only had about 10 minutes before the race started, so we took a few pictures, and hung out in the back. Lots of fun costumes especially all the strollers with kids.
First part of run was pretty calm. Once we turned on to the boardwalk it was a lot tougher - wind was in our face and we were getting sand in our eyes. Not so fun. Ran into the wind for about 2.5 miles. That was the hardest part, especially with the stroller. Had to walk a little with E during this part because she got fussy. We had a lot of people - especially kids - be excited about us dressed up as the Incredibles. Very fun. When we turned back onto the Boardwalk at 40th, it was better because the wind was at our back.
My wrist got pretty swollen during the run and really started to hurt around mile 3. It was wrapped, and I don't think I wrapped it loose enough, but didn't want to mess with it during the race.
Saturday, September 22, 2012
Race Report: Children's Hospital Foundation 4 Mile Walk/Run
Date: September 22, 2012
Distance: 4 mile run
Time: 56:30
Pace: 14:07 min/mile
Overall Rank: 192/377
Age Group (F30-39) Rank: 32/70
Good run. I wasn't planning on running the whole thing because I have a cold. It was good to have that expectation going in. My lungs were burning after the first mile. Tried to run as much as I could and keep my lungs going.
I did relace my shoes this morning. They ended up a bit too tight. My left foot was kind of numb by the end.
Goal was to just finish. Really more of a training run than a race
Distance: 4 mile run
Time: 56:30
Pace: 14:07 min/mile
Overall Rank: 192/377
Age Group (F30-39) Rank: 32/70
Good run. I wasn't planning on running the whole thing because I have a cold. It was good to have that expectation going in. My lungs were burning after the first mile. Tried to run as much as I could and keep my lungs going.
I did relace my shoes this morning. They ended up a bit too tight. My left foot was kind of numb by the end.
Goal was to just finish. Really more of a training run than a race
Monday, July 16, 2012
Race Report: Cul de Sac 5k #2
Date: July 16, 2012
Distance: 5k run
Time: 43:03
Pace: 13:50 min/mile
Overall Rank: 429/440
Age Group (F30-34) Rank: 38/39
My goals from last week worked out great, so I decided to use them again this week. Added on two new ones:
1) have fun
2) finish
3) not die
4) not walk at all during first mile
5) be faster than last week
I managed to complete all of the goals this week! It was really hot, but I made it through. I decided to use my handheld water bottle so that I would have enough liquid. I'm really glad that I did because it was so hot and humid. Also had a tiny cup of beer right around mile 1 from one of the people in the neighborhood. They were joking about it last week. I love that they followed through!
I also used different shoes this week, and that was a huge help. My Achilles tendon didn't get sore during the run.
BTW, one of my favorite parts of this race? The PIGLETS! The advantage of the Cul de Sac is that I can see them running out of the Cul de Sac as I go in. And, since it's warm, they are all shirtless! Yay
Distance: 5k run
Time: 43:03
Pace: 13:50 min/mile
Overall Rank: 429/440
Age Group (F30-34) Rank: 38/39
My goals from last week worked out great, so I decided to use them again this week. Added on two new ones:
1) have fun
2) finish
3) not die
4) not walk at all during first mile
5) be faster than last week
I managed to complete all of the goals this week! It was really hot, but I made it through. I decided to use my handheld water bottle so that I would have enough liquid. I'm really glad that I did because it was so hot and humid. Also had a tiny cup of beer right around mile 1 from one of the people in the neighborhood. They were joking about it last week. I love that they followed through!
I also used different shoes this week, and that was a huge help. My Achilles tendon didn't get sore during the run.
BTW, one of my favorite parts of this race? The PIGLETS! The advantage of the Cul de Sac is that I can see them running out of the Cul de Sac as I go in. And, since it's warm, they are all shirtless! Yay
Monday, July 9, 2012
Race Report: Cul de Sac 5k #1
Date: July 9, 2012
Distance: 5k run
Time: 43:46
Pace: 14:04 min/mile
Overall Rank: 398/411
Age Group (F30-34) Rank: 31/32
My goals for the race were to:
a) have fun b) finish c) not die
Goal c was largely for my husband; it seemed like bad form to die on our anniversary. ;)
Started off running all the way to the first cul de sac and to the end of it. My calves were tight by that point, so I walked back to the street. Ran to the end of the next two cul de sacs and then walked back to street. At the end of the third, I stopped to stretch and chat with a coworker who was volunteering.
I walked through the water stop that happened at 1.5 miles. After that, ran to the first turn. Walked up the hill to mile 2, then ran down to the next corner and water stop. The volunteer there told me I was last but not least. He was quite surprised when I told him there were several after me.
I walked through the last water stop and got passed by some older guys who had already finished and were running more. I commented that they were putting me to shame. One, Dave, told me to pick it up and run with him to the end. He is a cross country coach for a nearby high school. He kept me running the last half mile to the finish. Without him, I would not have had as good of a final run. Seriously great guy. He told me he is looking for me next week too. :)
Monday, January 3, 2011
Training - 2010 Recap and 2011 Preview
My running season did not go as well as hoped last year. I suffered my second tibial fracture ever - this time in the other leg - and it took quite awhile to heal. Couple that with a few lung infections, and I'll be glad to not have a repeat of 2010 any time soon!! Despite that, here are my training totals for the entire year:
Looking forward to 2011, I'd like to train more in each sport than I did in 2010. I don't think I'm going to tackle another marathon for awhile. I'd like to take the time to get healthy and focus on shorter distances. I'm hoping to go sub 3 hours in a half marathon and maybe beat my PR of 2:39.
- Bike: 647.41 miles
- Run: 290.86 miles
- Swim: 24,100 meters
Looking forward to 2011, I'd like to train more in each sport than I did in 2010. I don't think I'm going to tackle another marathon for awhile. I'd like to take the time to get healthy and focus on shorter distances. I'm hoping to go sub 3 hours in a half marathon and maybe beat my PR of 2:39.
Tuesday, August 31, 2010
Training Totals - August 2010
Better month for me!
- Bike: 77 miles
- Run: 80.23 miles
- Swim: 5,100 meters
- Moonlight 4M: 49:13, 3/4 Age Group, 203/210 Overall
- Pink Power Triathlon: 1:40:29, 37/48 Age Group, 349/483 Overall
Saturday, July 31, 2010
Training Totals - July 2010
Haven't reported this in awhile. I had a pretty good month despite getting bronchitis.
- Bike: 80.96 miles
- Run: 51.99 miles
- Swim: 4,500 meters
- Strength: 15 minutes
- Physical Therapy: 2 hours 15 minutes
- Race Volunteering: 5 hours 30 minutes
- Cul de Sac 5k #1: 42:01, 2/4 in Age Group
- Cul de Sac 5k #2: 40:14, 2/3 in Age Group
- Cul de Sac 5k #3: 38:12, 1/2 in Age Group
Wednesday, January 20, 2010
2010 Race Schedule (Tentative)
I'm in the process of finalizing my 2010 race season. Here's my tentative plan (anything marked R is something I'm actually registered for!)
ING Georgia Half Marathon - March 21 - R
Monument Ave 10k - March 27
National Duathlon - April 2 - R
Capital to Capital Century (50 mile) - May 8
PowerSprint Tri - May 23
Rockett's Landing Triathlon - July 23
Pink Power Triathlon - August 22
Patrick Henry Half Marathon - August 28
Marine Corps Marathon - October 31 - R
Richmond Marathon - November 13
For the National Duathlon, I'm signed up for the SportsBackers training team. They will give me a training plan and have weekly group workouts. I did their marathon training team last year (and will again this year) and thought it was great, so I'm in for the duathlon, too.
ING Georgia Half Marathon - March 21 - R
Monument Ave 10k - March 27
National Duathlon - April 2 - R
Capital to Capital Century (50 mile) - May 8
PowerSprint Tri - May 23
Rockett's Landing Triathlon - July 23
Pink Power Triathlon - August 22
Patrick Henry Half Marathon - August 28
Marine Corps Marathon - October 31 - R
Richmond Marathon - November 13
For the National Duathlon, I'm signed up for the SportsBackers training team. They will give me a training plan and have weekly group workouts. I did their marathon training team last year (and will again this year) and thought it was great, so I'm in for the duathlon, too.
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