Race Report, Avalon, NJ 5-miler
I'm on vacation at my parents house at the jersey shore with my family (and the rest of my extended family as a reunion). As a part of this, i had the opportunity to run a race with my sister and my father who just turned 69 a couple of weeks ago. My first two races were both 5K's and this was my first race at a greater distance. The day started off very humid and mildly hot, but the best part of it, it's the beach and all F-L-A-T. My sister, father, and I were able to run together for the whole race (with my sister pulling out the win in the last 1/2 mile by maybe 15 to 20 seconds), it didn't matter to me as it was by far a PR with a finish time of 43 minutes and 28 seconds with an average pace of 8:44. Splits were: 8:36, 8:44, 8:44, 8:43, 8:53, did i mention that i like running at sea level on a completely flat surface??
I've also been able to pile on some good rides with my bro-in-law's who both compete (one in road races, the other in tri's), so i think i'm ready for my first tri, i was planning on a mid-september tri, but may look for one in August now. thoughts?
I've also been able to pile on some good rides with my bro-in-law's who both compete (one in road races, the other in tri's), so i think i'm ready for my first tri, i was planning on a mid-september tri, but may look for one in August now. thoughts?
Where are we going?? And why am I in this handbasket??
right now. somewhere. somebody is working harder than you.
right now. somewhere. somebody is working harder than you.
The sooner the better bro... You are deff ready!!! Great splits, great race, and I love flat and sea level too! Take care buddy...
Your Friend In Health & Sport,
Dan Benintendi - OH Support Group Leader
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Dan Benintendi - OH Support Group Leader
www.trimywill.com
www.swimfromobesity.com
www.trimywill.blogspot.com
Support Group: www.obesityhelp.com/group/Post_Op_PRs/
Great race!!!!
Go do a couple of bricks and sign-up for an August tri!!!! How's your swimming, can't remember right now how you said it's been coming but I thought I remember seeing some impressive swims/times coming from you.
I'm having a blast doing these races -- and depending on how competitive you are I'm seeing all sorts of people at the races. All anyone really cares about is cheering everyone on to the finish -- not sure what the front packs are like, maybe I'll find out one day ;)
Go do a couple of bricks and sign-up for an August tri!!!! How's your swimming, can't remember right now how you said it's been coming but I thought I remember seeing some impressive swims/times coming from you.
I'm having a blast doing these races -- and depending on how competitive you are I'm seeing all sorts of people at the races. All anyone really cares about is cheering everyone on to the finish -- not sure what the front packs are like, maybe I'll find out one day ;)
Sounds like you had a great time! It's nice to be able to do these things with family. I think one of the most fun races I ever did was a half marathon that I walked with my mom and sister. Not fast (we walked) but really fun to experience it with them.
I don't much like hills either, but I'd much rather bike them than run them. If you're comfortable with your swim, you're more than ready for a tri.
Linn
I don't much like hills either, but I'd much rather bike them than run them. If you're comfortable with your swim, you're more than ready for a tri.
Linn
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