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!
Did you run a New Year’s race?
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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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!
Dang girl!! Way to go!
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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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Running with FAST friends makes you faster 🙂
That smile sure shows it! Congrats on the great race!
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That’s awesome! Congrats!!
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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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I heard that the MCRR race was a lot of fun as well!
Amazing RUN!!
Congrats on the PR! Awesome job!!
Thanks Sue!!
Woohoo congrats on the PR! Great way to start off 2014!!
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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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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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What a great way to start the year! I wish all races were $5.
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