race day...finally!!!!

Katie H.
on 3/12/10 11:12 pm - Charlton, MA

So my race for today is at 1pm - when weather.com is predicting a 95% chance of rain - go figure!

I'm not opposed to running in the rain, in fact I kind of like it. I am however a bit nervous because I've never run without my ipod! It's only 4 miles, but I've NEVER run without music...like ever. Don't get me wrong, I was going to start doing a couple runs a week without it just to get used to it, but I didn't think today would be the day!

I also wanted to use my Nike+ so I could see where I was at distance and pace-wise, but I'm hesitant to use either one now...stupid rain...guess I'll have to see how it is at race time!

"Running has the power to change your life. It will make you fitter, healthier, even happier." ~Selene Yeager, "Let's Get Started," May 2010 issue of Runner's World

Sue M.
on 3/12/10 11:20 pm - Nantucket, MA

RNY on 11/12/08

good luck!!!!

Read my blog, BARIATHLETE I run because I can.

First 5K race October 4, 2009 (34.59) PR 5/22/11 (27:26)
First 5 Mile: January 1, 2011 (50:30)
First 10K: July 4, 2010 (1:03.26) New PR 4/10/11 (1:01.14)
First 10 Mile: April 11, 2010 (1:46.15)
First 1/2 marathon: June 13, 2010 (2:22.21) PR: 5/1/11 (2:17.30)
First Marathon: October 16, 2011: 5:47:20
Goofy Challenge: January 7-8, 2012
If you think you can, you can. If you think you can't, you're right. - Mary Kay Ash

DANCBJAMMIN
on 3/13/10 1:20 am - Fort Worth, TX

RNY on 01/14/08

You mean, you are just going to have to run???

Your Friend In Health & Sport,

Dan Benintendi - OH Support Group Leader
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Katie H.
on 3/13/10 5:00 am - Charlton, MA

RNY on 10/06/08

I'm lame...I ran with my ipod today!

But it's all good, I had a great race and PR'd, so yay!! 4 miles in 36:58 - a 9:58 pace - I'm not going to lie, I was pretty pumped about my time!! And it was totally pouring rain, windy and freezing out...but hey, at least it wasn't snow!!

"Running has the power to change your life. It will make you fitter, healthier, even happier." ~Selene Yeager, "Let's Get Started," May 2010 issue of Runner's World

DANCBJAMMIN
on 3/13/10 5:41 am - Fort Worth, TX

RNY on 01/14/08

Katie if that was your time and it was exactly 4 miles, your pace was NOT 9:58 p/ mile, it was 9:14 p/ mile... GREAT JOB!!! (That's about 6.7ish MPH on treadmill)

Your Friend In Health & Sport,

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/

Katie H.
on 3/13/10 6:05 am - Charlton, MA

RNY on 10/06/08

I copied my time & pace off the sheets posted after the race - I didn't think the pace made sense, I figured it out myself and got 9:15 (roughly), but I know the time is right. That's what I get for not keeping track myself!! I couldn't believe my time, when I ran my first 5k (Nov. '09) my time was 34:36, so I was pumped that I've gotten so much better.

"Running has the power to change your life. It will make you fitter, healthier, even happier." ~Selene Yeager, "Let's Get Started," May 2010 issue of Runner's World