Resolution Series Race Report
I have to admit I was a little nervous going to this one. It’s been a long time since I raced 5 miles, maybe 3 or 4 years. I seem to do a lot of half marathons and a few 5k’s here and there. Usually the 5k’s are in a sprint distance triathlon.
The course was out and back and pretty low key. We started on the track and finished on the track. My goal was to beat 40 minutes. My strategy was to start slow and pick it up. I went through the first mile, which was net down hill at 7:23. This was too fast and I knew it. I would have to go back up the hill to finish.
I saw Michelle before the turn around and she was the 5th female. Andrea was not too far behind her, 8th overall. The course was hilly and my plan to run a negative split quickly went out the window. I tried to hold onto my pace through the last couple of miles. It was close. I ended up running 39:43 and came in 5th in my age group. Michelle was 2nd and Andrea 4th. Luckily they aren’t in my age group yet!
The next race in the series is 10 miles. The course is basically the same out and back, but with extra mileage added on. This is great training for Boston. Now I need to hit the hills to prepare for the next one.
Workout:
- Type: Run
- Date: 01/01/2008
- Time: 09:00:00
- Total Time: 00:39:43.00
- Average Heart rate: 166
- Calories: 400
- Distance: 5 miles
- Average Pace: 7:56.82/mile
Although I got a late start, I’ve been a serious runner since 1994. I ran my first marathon in 1995 on my 30th Birthday. It’s been my goal to run the Boston Marathon since then. I missed qualifying by 12 minutes that year. I needed to run 3:40 and ran 3:52. Running in the most prestigious marathon, is the ultimate for most runners. The fact that you have to qualify, only fueled my competitive juices.
Over the next 9 years I ran 6 more marathons. I love running so much that I became a 
4 comments:
You may not have negative split it, & set out too fast . . . but it also looks like that 7:23 saved the day, and brought you under the target time for the race. So well done!
I love the photo - those big cheesy race day grins say it all.
[...] I got through the holidays, started the New Year right with a 5 mile race on New Years Day. Now it’s time to put in the training. My goal is to train smart, running 3-4 days per week. Each week includes 2 speed sessions, one long run and an optional moderate run. I also plan to strength train 2 days per week. This is crucial for me as the marathon will take me to the edge of my physical and mental limits. I have run 3:49 and now my goal (4 years later) is to run 3:50. I am capable of this is I stay injury free. [...]
lisa do you work for sweat 365???
Yes. I’m on staff here. I am a personal trainer as well.