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Location:

Glen Rose,TX,USA

Member Since:

Nov 26, 2007

Gender:

Female

Goal Type:

Other

Running Accomplishments:

SGM 2009 3:29:18

HobbleCreek 2009  1:39:23

FWRC 15 K 2011 1:15:32

DesNews 10K 2009 44:19

Fireman's Fund 5K 2012  21:41

5 Marathons, including Boston 2009

Short-Term Running Goals:

Have fun and enjoy running.  Work on my fear of racing and learn to enjoy this "season of chaos" that is currently my life.

 

Long-Term Running Goals:

Continue running and living an active life

Personal:

 

"If you take care of the little things, the big things take care of themselves." - Bill Jacobsen

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Race: Deseret News 10K (6.2 Miles) 00:48:09
Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
0.506.206.70

Woke up and was ready to go. I only got 5 hrs of sleep last night so I was lowering my expectations even more. I had told myself just go and enjoy and have a good run. I was really okay with that. Paula and I drove up with Laurie, Super Fast Dallin and Mel. We warmed up for about .5 miles and then just waited for the start. I do not have splits but I will give the mile breakdown:

Mile 1: My running in New York paid off - I did a good job weaving in and out of people and over the grass island . This was pretty fast.

Mile 2: Feeling really good as we turn up 13th East

Mile 3: The rolling hills on 13th were not bad at all and then we turned on to South Temple. It leveled out quite a bit and just put it in cruise control.

Mile 4: Saw Christina at the first of mile 4 and chatted with her for a minute and then went on my way. I thought we went to State street so I was happy to turn at 200 E.

Mile 5: At about 4.5 I was starting to feel really tired and dehydrated. I stopped at the last water stop and was passed by Christina.

Mile 6: I thought we turned at 700 S but it was not until 900 S so I just kept hanging on. I hate when you head up 900 S and you can see the finish but it doesn't seem to get any closer. I started counting down the blocks and could not kick it in any more.

I am so happy to have a new PR. I am not sure what my chip time will be, I think around 47:50, but either way it is still great. I learned that I need more longer runs during the week and cannot just rely on my "long Saturday run".

Chatted afterwards with Christina and some of her running friends, Hildsivini, Smeagal, Cleo and I am sorry if I forgot anybody. Bonnie and her husband Dean came up afterwards and we chatted a little bit as well. This is my favorite part of racing - the visiting with all the blog friends and making new friends.

My 4 year old daughter just brought me a map she made to help me run faster - aren't kids the best!

Happy Running!

I am completely frustrated!  The results were posted on Stride Running and they did not post chip timing.  I walk for a good 20 -30 seconds to get to the start and was okay with that because I thought that it was being chip timed and that I would get a true time with the official results.  However that it not the case, no chip time, just the clock time.  I normally do not get frustrated by little things like this but I would have lined up closer to the front and pushed my way to the start had I known the chip I was wearing was meaningless!  UGH!!



Comments
From Lybi on Thu, Jul 24, 2008 at 12:20:30

Great job, Jody! I think you wrote the time wrong, though. 58:00? I don't think so! 48:00 more like it, right? I know you well enough to spot a 10 min. timing error in a 10K. You're amazing!

From Jody on Thu, Jul 24, 2008 at 12:23:43

Oops - and error - it is 48:09 pre chip. I will fix it.

From Tammy on Thu, Jul 24, 2008 at 12:52:46

Congrats on your new PR!!! You are fast!!! It was nice weather and a fun race this morning, though a bit crowded. I had a PR as well, racewalking it in 57:57 :).

From josse on Thu, Jul 24, 2008 at 12:53:58

Great job Jody on the PR!! I am so happy for you. Can't wait to see you and what you do in Hobblecreek.

From MarcieJ on Thu, Jul 24, 2008 at 12:56:40

YEAHHHHH JODY!!! So excited for you! It just keep getting faster and faster and pushing yourself harder and harder! I am so happy about your PR!!

From Shauna on Thu, Jul 24, 2008 at 13:03:55

WOO HOO!!!! Yeah! Congrats on a great PR! Your training has REALLY paid off!

From Tracy1 on Thu, Jul 24, 2008 at 13:46:05

Great job! I'm looking forward to Hobblecreek also! Its been a few years since I've done it! Christina told me she saw ya this morning! I saw her after the race!

From Christi on Thu, Jul 24, 2008 at 14:02:51

Nice! I'd ready to see the "strike" and the new PR on the left side of your blog. You were on FIRE! Great job!

From linda10k on Thu, Jul 24, 2008 at 14:07:47

You did awesome on the race! Congrats on your PR. I knew you could do it! Have a great weekend.

From James on Thu, Jul 24, 2008 at 14:17:49

Congrats on the new PR!

From Tom on Thu, Jul 24, 2008 at 14:20:13

Good job Jody!

From Kim on Thu, Jul 24, 2008 at 14:27:50

Yeah Jody! See you Saturday. I'll private message you my cell phone number.

From paula on Thu, Jul 24, 2008 at 14:30:54

You did great! I came home and crached for a couple hours and my head feels much better. I couldn't think through my headache on the way home. Enjoy the rest of the day and look forward to an easy run tomorrow YEAH!!!

From Brent on Thu, Jul 24, 2008 at 15:25:58

Jody, 200 commando points for the PR and another 100 for blowing my prediction out of the water by over a minute.

Stay Kool, Your money on race day, B of BS Rools out

From Christina on Thu, Jul 24, 2008 at 15:36:17

Way to be strong! Your PR is a great start to the day!

From Julie on Fri, Jul 25, 2008 at 11:28:38

Great job on your new PR.

From Jody on Fri, Jul 25, 2008 at 19:18:48

Thanks all for the support and comments. I am still frustrated about the timing thing but trying to let it go and focus on the success of the race.

From walter on Sun, Jul 27, 2008 at 22:29:38

Jody, I just got back in town from camping and saw your race and had to congratulate you. Way to go. Good job!

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