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A new PR to start a New Year

January 8, 2014 By: Courtney @ Eat Pray Run DC18 Comments

On January 1, I ran my first race of 2014! I had signed up for the DC Road Runners Predictions and Resolutions 5k. The race was $5 and part of the DC Road Runners low key race series. The race had a 12pm start, so I knew I could sleep in a bit and still be ready to run. Besides, what better way to start of a new year? I had no time goals for this race. I just wanted to run and enjoy being out there. This race was fun because in addition to K, Mar and Colleen were also there. I love meeting up with friends at races!

The race started off with a somewhat steep downhill that I knew would hurt on the finish. Everyone took off and I tried to just run comfortably and not get caught up in the hype and go out too fast. I was really really surprised to see 8:xx coming up for miles one and two. Once I realized I could PR in a big way, I decided to try and go for it. It hurt but I kept telling myself to ride the pain train (I realize how silly that sounds, but runner brain, what can you do?). The last bit of the race was that uphill I mentioned and that REALLY hurt but I kept pushing. Official time: 27:24 (average pace 8:49) – blowing my 5K PR out of the water by over a minute. I don’t know where this run came from but I was so crazy proud. What an awesome way to start a new year!

PR

Did you run a New Year’s race? 


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  1. Meranda@fairytalesandfitness says

    January 8, 2014 at 9:51 am

    I would say that’s the best kind of race! Registration only $5 AND it didn’t start till noon! That’s almost unheard of! And even better that you got a PR for the new year!
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    • cdredden@gmail.com says

      January 8, 2014 at 11:11 am

      Yeah – it was pretty awesome. I’m realllllly trying to be smarter about my races this year. I spent A LOT of money racing in 2013 and that money really needs to go to the wedding now!

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  2. Rose says

    January 8, 2014 at 10:15 am

    Dang girl!! Way to go!
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    • cdredden@gmail.com says

      January 8, 2014 at 11:12 am

      Thanks Rose!

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  3. Mar @ Mar on the Run! says

    January 8, 2014 at 10:33 am

    Yes, yes… liking this times 10!! I’m mad I missed my PR by 20 seconds. I should have gone into it TRYING to PR. I think running with friends makes you faster 🙂
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    • cdredden@gmail.com says

      January 8, 2014 at 11:12 am

      Running with FAST friends makes you faster 🙂

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  4. Betsy says

    January 8, 2014 at 12:11 pm

    That smile sure shows it! Congrats on the great race!
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  5. Amy says

    January 8, 2014 at 12:35 pm

    That’s awesome! Congrats!!
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  6. Chaitali says

    January 8, 2014 at 12:36 pm

    Congrats on the PR! I thought about doing that race but then saw that the Montgomery County Road Runners were also doing a New Year’s Day race up here. Since it was closer, I ended up choosing that one. I’m planning a blog post about it soon but it was a beautiful race. And it prompted me to become a member so I foresee more races with them in my future 🙂
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    • cdredden@gmail.com says

      January 8, 2014 at 2:36 pm

      I heard that the MCRR race was a lot of fun as well!

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  7. Lauren says

    January 8, 2014 at 12:53 pm

    Amazing RUN!!

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  8. Sue @This Mama Runs For Cupcakes says

    January 8, 2014 at 1:58 pm

    Congrats on the PR! Awesome job!!

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    • cdredden@gmail.com says

      January 8, 2014 at 2:36 pm

      Thanks Sue!!

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  9. Amanda H @EatHardWorkHard says

    January 8, 2014 at 2:18 pm

    Woohoo congrats on the PR! Great way to start off 2014!!
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  10. Ally P says

    January 8, 2014 at 3:55 pm

    Congrats on the PR! A $5 race sounds awesome! I’ll definitely have to check out the DC Road Runner’s calendar.
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  11. Anita says

    January 8, 2014 at 10:40 pm

    Congrat’s on the PR! You are one speedy lady. I opted out of my Resolution Run because the weather was -40c with the windchill and I don’t have the gear to run in those temps.
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  12. Stephanie says

    January 8, 2014 at 11:59 pm

    What a great way to start the year! I wish all races were $5.
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    January 8, 2015 at 7:18 am

    […] – the DC Road Runners Predictions and Resolutions 5K. You may recall that I ran this race last year and had so much fun that I knew I’d do it again. It’s cheap (5 if you are not a DC […]

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