05/06/2008 12:16
Race Report - Heels & Heels 5K - Dallas, TX
I am back from Big D and had a great weekend with Txlass!!
So a 5K is a pretty easy race – and fast too! I was very happy to finish under 38:00, which was my goal. My Garmin came in at 37:39 making my pace 11:59/mile – WOOT!! Official race results have me finishing at 37:58 and a 12:13/mile pace. Not sure how my Garmin could be that far off since I stopped it a couple of seconds after I crossed the finish line. Obviously I like my Garmin time better!
I ran with a friend of Txlass that I met over the weekend, Susan. She really helped keep me going and she said I helped keep her going too. I did walk a little mostly to help slow my heart rate down – and up a couple of the hilly areas. The race took place on a service road – it was out and back – and we had to cross a bridge, which was the biggest hill. Other than that it wasn’t too bad at all. There were official photographers at the end of the race so I took a couple of photos in front of the “Finisher” screen. Hopefully they will turn out well.
I have my next 5K this coming Sunday – the
M.O.M.’s Run in Somerville, MA. Hopefully I will be a little faster than last week. This race isn’t chip timed, so Garmin it is.
I’m feeling a little crappy (and crangry) today, but wanted to let you all know how I did on Sunday. If I get a chance I will elaborate more on the mighty fine weekend I had in Dallas.
Have a great day!
Posted By: Andrea N
05/06/2008 12:19
Congratulations!
on finishing and coming in under your goal time! Its such a feeling of accomplishment. You did great!
05/06/2008 12:42
Great job!
That is an awesome finish time! I am so proud of you!
I'm glad you had fun with the girls! Good luck on your next race!
05/06/2008 12:43
Easy for whom?
LOL! I am freaked out about my first 5k. And it's not til 7/03/08. I know I can walk it no problem! But I'm worried about actually running. ACK!
Congratulations on beating the time you wanted.
05/06/2008 13:22
pics and results
the pictures are up on sportsphoto, I spent $60 something for 4 4x6...crazy...can't do that every race, and the 5k results are up on Heels and Hills.
05/06/2008 21:30
WTG!!
I loved the pictures and wow what a great finishing time!! You are my hero!
05/07/2008 11:44
Nice :)
Hi Andrea - Long time no talk. I'm glad to hear you're getting so pumped about the running you've been doing. I bet you never thought you would have found an inner runner inside of you before. =) I'm super jealous that you keep getting to meet all these EPers though. Thanks for sharing the pics and story!
05/09/2008 21:38
Rockstar Status!
What a great race! Sounds likeyou ladies had a blast. I love the pink personalized numbers! You are turning into quite the speed demon!
I can't wait to read your half marathon report! You are going to LOVE Team in Training.
I smell a full marathon in your future! Woo hoo!
05/09/2008 21:39
Oops! Forgot to mention...
YOU LOOK FABULOUS!
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