Workout: Shredding (cardio and weights) from Lindsay Brin - Moms Into Fitness
YAY!!! I finally ran a race in 2015. As much as I wasn't feeling it I knew I needed to get my butt out there and race once again. I kept trying to creep my way out of the race - I don't have time, I'm not in shape, etc., but my husband was very insistent that I run. I appreciate him for that!
Pre Race
Oh my word! It was awful. Orlando cried the entire time we were in the car because he wanted to go back to bed. Listening to crying for 35 minutes first thing in the morning is torture! Then, when we got to the race the parking lot was 1.4 miles away from the park!! With 2 small children that is....well, not ideal. They had 1 shuttle going back and forth, and the line to that was a mile long. I still had to pick up my race packet and knew there was no way I would make it in time! Thankfully, we had the stroller in the trunk and hiked our way to the park. I jogged on over since I was seriously pressed for time!
Race
Now remember, I decided to take a break from running so I was coming into this race with zero training. I was pretty confident I could pull off an 8:00-8:15 pace so that was my goal.
Mile 1 - 7:48. I didn't mean to go that fast, but I felt really good. So I decided to hang on to the pace.
Mile 2 - 7:50. I still felt really good. The course was getting really pretty, and it was just a good run.
Mile 3 - 7:56. Ugh, I am sooooo mad at myself!! I got nervous about just dying this mile since my first two miles were strong. I kept thinking I was going to hit a wall, and so I was extremely cautious. I didn't push it this mile at all. Went on total cruise control in fear of gassing out.
I have a slight smile on my face because I see my family!! Rounding this corner is the home stretch. I ran with this blond gal the entire last mile. Look how close I am to her. I didn't even try to pass her!!! I just let the chick beat me - URGH!!!
Aaaaand, she is slipping away from me, and I am letting her. I could just kick myself. Especially since found out later she was in my age division!!
Mile .05 - :24.3. This was an 8 minute pace. Not only did I not push it in, but I slowed down!! Also, notice my Garmin measured short. That's a first!
Final Time - 24:01.
Official Results - 24:00
7th woman overall
3rd in age division (35-39)
I was really happy with how well I ran. It helped that the course was nice, and it was a bit overcast. I would also like to add that older woman rocked this race! 5 of the top 7 woman were 35 or over!! That is crazy! And pretty cool, too! I'm back into running full force. Just in time for the sweltering FL heat. Yeah, it's pretty miserable;) I'm looking for one more race to run before summer, and then I will probably take a bit of time off again!!
YAY!!! I finally ran a race in 2015. As much as I wasn't feeling it I knew I needed to get my butt out there and race once again. I kept trying to creep my way out of the race - I don't have time, I'm not in shape, etc., but my husband was very insistent that I run. I appreciate him for that!
Pre Race
Oh my word! It was awful. Orlando cried the entire time we were in the car because he wanted to go back to bed. Listening to crying for 35 minutes first thing in the morning is torture! Then, when we got to the race the parking lot was 1.4 miles away from the park!! With 2 small children that is....well, not ideal. They had 1 shuttle going back and forth, and the line to that was a mile long. I still had to pick up my race packet and knew there was no way I would make it in time! Thankfully, we had the stroller in the trunk and hiked our way to the park. I jogged on over since I was seriously pressed for time!
Race
Now remember, I decided to take a break from running so I was coming into this race with zero training. I was pretty confident I could pull off an 8:00-8:15 pace so that was my goal.
Mile 1 - 7:48. I didn't mean to go that fast, but I felt really good. So I decided to hang on to the pace.
Mile 2 - 7:50. I still felt really good. The course was getting really pretty, and it was just a good run.
Mile 3 - 7:56. Ugh, I am sooooo mad at myself!! I got nervous about just dying this mile since my first two miles were strong. I kept thinking I was going to hit a wall, and so I was extremely cautious. I didn't push it this mile at all. Went on total cruise control in fear of gassing out.
I have a slight smile on my face because I see my family!! Rounding this corner is the home stretch. I ran with this blond gal the entire last mile. Look how close I am to her. I didn't even try to pass her!!! I just let the chick beat me - URGH!!!
Mile .05 - :24.3. This was an 8 minute pace. Not only did I not push it in, but I slowed down!! Also, notice my Garmin measured short. That's a first!
Final Time - 24:01.
Official Results - 24:00
7th woman overall
3rd in age division (35-39)
I was really happy with how well I ran. It helped that the course was nice, and it was a bit overcast. I would also like to add that older woman rocked this race! 5 of the top 7 woman were 35 or over!! That is crazy! And pretty cool, too! I'm back into running full force. Just in time for the sweltering FL heat. Yeah, it's pretty miserable;) I'm looking for one more race to run before summer, and then I will probably take a bit of time off again!!
Ok i have lots to say. 1. How cam you run in those high socks? Especially in the heat? That would drive me nuts. 2. You are supposdd to be taking a break from running and doing lean out! 3. You have lost your competitive edge. you totally could have beat that lady!
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