Race Report-Survive the Five
This was a last minute race for me. My husband Joel wanted to do a 5k so I agreed to do it with him. It was a flat course, and since the roads were really close to the Savannah River it was pretty humid. Other racers were complaining about the heat and humidity, but since I have been doing my runs in the heat of day it didn't bother me. Before the race I was talking smack(lovingly) to my hubby about how I was going to smoke him. I also told him that if he had any sprint in him to not wait for me and to give it his all.
We ran the first 2 miles together, then at the 2 mile marker Joel dropped back dramatically and I kept the pace. I crossed the finish line in 23:15. I placed 1st in my age group (women 25-29). Joel came in at 24:30, great for a first 5k! They were not given out hardware as awards, but instead I got a $20 gift card to the running store I frequent.
I am in week 8 in my 20-week ironman plan,this week is a recover week, so all that was on the plan for today was a 40-mile ride. After the 5k me and Joel went out to a known 10-mile loop in Savannah. He just bought a new hybrid bike last weekend and he wanted to join me for some of my ride. We rode the first loop together, then I took off to do my own speed and pace, I did 4 loops for my 40 miles and he did 2 loops. All in all a great day.
We ran the first 2 miles together, then at the 2 mile marker Joel dropped back dramatically and I kept the pace. I crossed the finish line in 23:15. I placed 1st in my age group (women 25-29). Joel came in at 24:30, great for a first 5k! They were not given out hardware as awards, but instead I got a $20 gift card to the running store I frequent.
I am in week 8 in my 20-week ironman plan,this week is a recover week, so all that was on the plan for today was a 40-mile ride. After the 5k me and Joel went out to a known 10-mile loop in Savannah. He just bought a new hybrid bike last weekend and he wanted to join me for some of my ride. We rode the first loop together, then I took off to do my own speed and pace, I did 4 loops for my 40 miles and he did 2 loops. All in all a great day.
Jillian
Operation Iraqi Freedom Veteran, Army Wife, 3x Ironman Finisher
Sounds like a wonderful day together! Congrats on taking 1st.
Jan
Jan
Bay to Breakers 12K May 15, 2011 (1:54:40) First 5K 5/23/11 (41:22)
Half Marathons: Napa: 7/18/10 (4:11:21) 7/17/11 (3:30:58) 7/15/12 (3:13:11.5)
SJ Rock and Roll: 10/2/10 (3:58:22) Run Surf City: 2/6/11 (3:19:54)
Diva: 5/6/12 (3:35:00)
HW/SW/CW 349/326/176
"Great spirits have always encountered violent opposition from mediocre minds." - Albert Einstein
Half Marathons: Napa: 7/18/10 (4:11:21) 7/17/11 (3:30:58) 7/15/12 (3:13:11.5)
SJ Rock and Roll: 10/2/10 (3:58:22) Run Surf City: 2/6/11 (3:19:54)
Diva: 5/6/12 (3:35:00)
HW/SW/CW 349/326/176
"Great spirits have always encountered violent opposition from mediocre minds." - Albert Einstein
thanks for the report; sounds like a great day of health and fitness together! Congrats on your win and KUDOS to Joel on his first 5k and then followed it up with a 20 mile ride.
I am creating my own revolution and PAMdemonium reigns!
RNY 11/16/2010
SW 270, CW 155, GW 135
1st 5k time 40:34 (Dec 2013)
Congrats to you both!
I love that John runs with me...so I know how much you must love that your husband is doing athletic stuff with you! More time together - and healthy time!
I love that John runs with me...so I know how much you must love that your husband is doing athletic stuff with you! More time together - and healthy time!
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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
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
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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/
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