This week is already off to a better start in the training department!
The 10K race went .75 miles through town and then out and back on country roads and finished at the park we started at. This course had rolling hills throughout. It was also nice and humid – 97%.
I was so happy to find that during my warm up that I zero foot pain. And as we raced I had no issues from my foot whatsoever. I was elated! Even with all the hills it was just so nice to be out and racing.
I PRed! And I won 1st in my age group! Rob also got an instant PR being is first 10K race and finished in 50:09.
There was an issue with the medals and they were not available at the race. The race director said they would be mailed out. We each did score two $10 coupons at Dick’s Sporting Goods, which will be great to stock up on some cold weather gear.
Update: My medal came in the mail.
Stats:
49:44
8:01 pace
F 30-34 1/5
F: 8/42
Overall: 44/98
09/08/2009 at 3:40 AM
Congrats! That is awesome! I wish I could be speedy like you 🙂
09/08/2009 at 4:11 AM
That is wonderful! Do you often see the same people at your races? I bet they're intimidating by you. And what do you do with all those t-shirts?
09/08/2009 at 4:38 AM
Thanks Devon!Meredith – Depends on the race location. This one was about an hour drive so there were only a couple people that looked familiar. Other races it seems like we know a good amount of people there. Ugly race shirts go straight to donation. The cooler ones I wear awhile and then eventually donate them if they are still in good condition.CJ
09/08/2009 at 6:15 AM
Way to go! I'm constantly impressed by your improvements!
09/08/2009 at 6:52 AM
What a great treat for you after the week you had. Congrats on ANOTHER awesome PR and No.1 in AG that is so amazing(send my congrats to Rob too).Best of luck with training this week!
09/08/2009 at 7:11 AM
Congrats on your 10K PR! I love this distance…and it's always a good experience when you win your age group. Even better, in my opinion, is when you win something you can use – like a gift card! Enjoy!
09/08/2009 at 9:06 AM
Congrats on the PR. 🙂
09/08/2009 at 9:32 AM
Way to go speeedy! Your really rockin these races! Getting excited for 26.2??? I AM!!!! 🙂
09/09/2009 at 5:02 PM
Thanks everyone!Nic – Yeah we are SO excited for the marathon!!!CJ
09/10/2009 at 7:13 AM
wow nice speedy 10k, congrats! and glad your foot is better.
09/10/2009 at 8:17 PM
congrats on the race, you're a racing machine. im impressed! your "i can't say no to drugs" comment made my day. maybe even tomorrows day. yeah, im lame.
09/11/2009 at 7:53 AM
FWR – Thanks!!Skinnyrunner – Thanks! Yeah I'm lame too cause I was cracking myself up with that one. :)CJ
09/12/2009 at 7:25 PM
Congrats on your PR!!
09/18/2009 at 1:25 AM
Just found your blog – I'm training for Chicago too!Hope the rest of your training goes great!
09/19/2009 at 2:26 PM
Wendy – Thanks! Same to you!!CJ