If you follow me on social media, you already know that I had a great race this weekend. Somehow, everything just went right. In short, the Fit Foodie 5k was awesome! I think I was riding high on the fun of the weekend, and just carried it into the race. Somehow I always forget how hard 5ks are. I always just focus on how short the distance is and forget that when you are running fast, it hurts. But, the great thing is that no matter what, it’s done in less than half an hour!
Of course, I didn’t really preview the Fit Foodie course. You can see it below — there are a few double backs and switches, which was fun because I got to see all my runner buddies numerous times and I love cheering on my girls during a race. (Quick aside — can we talk about how Lauren WON her age group and so did Debbie?? I love having fast friends!).
The weather was perfect — mid 60s with the hint of rain (which did materialize after we finished running, but it was like a shower!) and for the beginning of summer, a delightful treat. The race was somewhat chaotic at the start line, but then someone realized that starting the group in waves would be helpful — and it really was! I positioned myself at the start of the third wave with Cynthia, Amy and Erika. I’m never at the front of corrals and it was kinda fun!
We ran through a garage that made my Garmin lose its signal so I wasn’t entirely sure of my time. I just knew that I was trying to keep Cynthia in my sights! This course was surprisingly hilly, which was a surprise because of course I didn’t preview it (oops!). It hurt. But by mile two, I thought I could maybe get a PR and so I kept pushing. As it turns out, I was right!
I ran an average 8:18 pace, for a finish time of 25:46. Wow. I wasn’t expecting that. I think that running with my girls really works for me. Can I do this every weekend? And then, after the race, this happened…
Yeah, it was amazing. Thanks so much to Fit Foodie for having me as an ambassador — this race weekend is a MUST DO!
Have you EVER seen a potato that large? What was the last fun race you ran?
Way to go on the PR, speedy! Looks like a fun event and hope they are back next year 🙂
Jennifer recently posted…B.A.A 10K Race Recap
it was awesome and definitely a MUST do next year!
Best weekend EVER!! So much fun with you, can’t wait to do it again!!
Sue @ This Mama Runs for Cupcakes recently posted…How do you deal with an injury? My picks for staying in the game during recovery!
i know, it was so fun! are you doing any of the july 4 races? i was thinking about it, but i need a long run on the 4th…
Total awesome-sauce on the PR Speedy Girl! Looks like you guys were all about the silliness—-LOVE IT!!! And I’m all over your compression sleevs! 🙂
we WERE all about the silliness! those sleeves are zensah and i LOVE them!
Way to go, Courtney! A PR is always a great icing on the cake of an amazing weekend!
Kathryn @ Dancing to Running recently posted…14 in 2014 Update
yes, exactly right. awesome icing on a great time!
So jealous, this looked like a great time!!! So many congrats on the PR!! 🙂
Mar @Mar on the Run recently posted…Papa Was a Rolling Stone
thanks lady! it was great — you were definitely missed!!
congrats on a great race!
Linz @ Itz Linz recently posted…1000 Meter Swim Workout
thanks so much!
Girl! I thought you said your 800 pace is 8:10! You ran a 5K at an 8:08?! “No matter what it’s over in less than half an hour” – yeah if you’re you! I am still gunning for that sub-30 (only 13 seconds away)! You are so gonna smoke me tonight. But I’m alright with that – you’re gonna push me to be stronger, I just hope I don’t slow you down! Congrats on an amazing time! See you toniiiight
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oops – it should’ve been 8:18 pace. NOT 8:08. and yes, i hear you on the elusive sub 30 5k. i just hit it last fall. and there’s no smoking on the track because we’re just running in circles. tonight my pace for the 800 is 4:10 – ouch! see you then, it’s gonna be awesome (i keep telling myself that!).
My last fun race was THE FIT FOODIE 5K!!! I’m still riding high from the fun weekend and getting to know all of the other ambassadors. So, so fun!
Congrats on your PR! It was a good day for most of us, and I think the drizzly cooler morning helped a lot.
Debbie @ Deb Runs recently posted…Light Up The Night VIP Cocktail Party
i know, i’m also still riding that high — i think i will be all week long! 🙂
YOU KILLED IT! I love it!! I need to send you the finish photos I took of you today. (I’m sorry I’m such a slacker!!) It was so much fun seeing you guys on the course. I think it gave me that extra push! I really wish we could do this every weekend!
And that potato was hilarious and so random.
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i wish we could do this every weekend as well! 🙂
This looks so fun! Congrats on the PR — maybe it is your new name making you faster!
Lindsay recently posted…Weekend Wrap Up and Becoming a RD!
thanks lindsay — it was a really great weekend and a fun race!
Now that picture is TALENT!!!! I do good holding a drink in my hands 🙂
Rebecca Jo recently posted…Fizzle at the finish….
yeah, Lauren is kind of amazing!
I love that there is a giant potato!! I love potatoes!
Erin @ Girl Gone Veggie recently posted…June 2014 PopSugar Must Have Review
it was so random — we all stopped to get a pic 🙂
YAY! Congrats! What an amazing weekend and a PR too??? How could it get any better? 🙂
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it was pretty amazing! i hear you are doing marine corps…i’ll be out there cheering!!
That potato is ridiculous! Congrats o the PR. I really want to run a short race with girls from my group. I definitely think they could push me to a PR!
Pam recently posted…Training Tuesday: Time for some water aerobics
it DEF helped me to have so many friends running — lots of us ran PRs!
Haha, I just saw that same picture on Sue’s blog! looks like you ladies had a blast!
SO much fun 🙂
i have seen a potato that large! it visited the PTO last year, and i took a picture with it! yay on a great race and on awesome weekend! (also, i have many questions about how that girl can do that and balance three glasses on her! muy impressive!)
LOL – of course you took a pic with it 🙂 and yeah, lauren is pretty freakin’ amazing!
I love this post! I’ve never heard of this race before. I’m so close to DC now. I’m also a new reader to your blog. will be coming back for race motivation. My hubs and I just started trainign for marathon.
thanks for stopping by! i just checked out your blog and think i will try that sara horn devotional!
Congrats on a great race! And that ‘tater… LOL!
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