Race Reports for March 31 - April 1 and Encouragement/Kudos!

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Hi everyone! Looks like we have several WISHers participating in events this weekend. If anyone else is particpating in an event, let me know and I'll add you to this list.

Good luck and please report back!

March:

31 - Goofyin08forErica (Erica) Local Half Marathon
31 - pungodingy (Angie) Gilmanton 5k
31 - Big Vic (Vic) 4th Annual Ressurection 10k
31 - hoosmi (Jen) 5k Waggathon

Happy April Fools Day

1 - Mogulskr (Scott), Kristi1357 (Kristi & Chad) Great Bay Half Marathon
1 - hockeychic (Kim) hockeydude ( ) April Fools Run in Whitby 10k
1 - Mouse Skywalker (Dave) Spring Forward 15k
1 - jam217 Spring Chicken 5k
1 - Scoolover (Scott) Danbury, CT Half Marathon

GO, TEAM GO!

 

[nucpharm29]

GO WISH GO!!!!!!

 

[Mouse Skywalker]

Hi Susie: I'm doing the "Spring Forward 15K" tomorrow, April 1st.

 

[gatorphipps]

GO TEAM GO!
I cannot wait to hear the reports!

 

[monte]

Good luck TEAM

 

[skfulkers]

Good luck on all the races this weekend, guys! We'll be looking forward to some great race reports!

Steve

 

[wfloyd]

Good luck on all the races this weekend.

 

[Big Vic]

So let me tell you about the 10K that really wasn't.

Today I ran the 4th Annual Ressurection 9K. There was also a 5K run and walk. The 9K was an out and back from the Village Baptist Church in Destin, east along Scenic Hwy 98, turning around at Pompano Joe's, and ending back at the church. Looked to be around 200 runners and walkers.

The weather was great, temps around 65 and not much humidity. On the outbound leg the wind off of the water was a bit of a factor (out of the SE). The return leg posed no problems.

Arrived at the church around 0715. The race was scheduled to start at 0800. Got my packet and bib, and loitered for a bit. A few of our Sheriff's Office folks showed up. Two of us were running, the other two walking.

At 0800 we were off. I settled into a comfortable pace, right at 12:30 mpm, just putting one foot in front of the other. At the 5K turn around point was a water stop. I can''t run and drink out of a cup, so I walked through the stop, drank my water and then continued.

The 10K turn around point was no where close to half way. But, I turned around and headed back. The next water stop was at the 5K turn around spot. Again, I walked through it and drank some water.

Nothing significant between there and the finish. After crossing the finish line I checked my Garmin, it showed a total distance of 5.71 miles. I believe that's a little short for a 10K. But what the hey, I finished in 1:08:06, giving me an average pace of 11:56 mpm.

I felt good, my new shoes felt good, AND I won third place in my age group. Of course being old and having only three in your age group may have had something to do with it.

Fun was had by all, and they gave away some great door prizes.

Next up is the National Child Abuse Prevention Month 5K.

 

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Great report, Vic! Great pace, too!

One thing I like about getting older....fewer people in my age group for these smaller runs and more chances of me getting a prize.

Good job. Sounds like the weather cooperated.

 

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Hi Susie: I'm doing the "Spring Forward 15K" tomorrow, April 1st.

Gotcha down! Good Luck!

 

[keenercam]

YAY, Vic!! Congrats on an awesome pace!!!!

Can't wait to hear from all our other teammates, too! Come on, guys, Vic set the standard -- 3rd place finisher in his age group!!! I hope everyone else was pleased with their races! :

And how's the carb load going for tomorrow's race participants? Always my favorite part!

 

[hoosmi]

OK, kids, I finally have a RACE REPORT!!

There was a 5k "Waggathon" in my neighborhood to support the Humane Society. The 5k started at 9:15. We wandered across the park and stood at an intersection. A guy on a bike said "ok, go." So, we went. Pretty fancy start!

I did a 10k last weekend and had a fit about not bringing my water. This time I decided to carry a water bottle. I'm finally learning a few lessons-- long race, hot sun = bring water; relatively short race, overcast = carrying water is annoying! That would seem obvious!! I guess I'm not really a natural at this running business.

The first mile was really hard-- I'd run a pretty good chunk of time, and then walk about 10 seconds (I haven't quite got the interval thing down yet-- note the "not a natural" comment).

The last two miles weren't quite so bad-- I was totally distracted by my new best friend in his police cruiser hanging out next to me! That's right, DEAD LAST FINISH, BABY!!

Vic may have a medal, but I had a police escort! (Kidding of course-- way to go Vic!)

I hoped to finish under 30 minutes but I kind of just made up that number. I ended up finishing in 30:48. (Provided that "Mr. ok, go" was accurate in setting the clock). Works for me.

I've got to learn to pick my races better. OH, and at the end, one of my friends was talking with another woman about how Disney was having two races in January. So I jump on in and announce I'm "going Goofy" and they looked at me like I might have a mental condition. Hello, I didn't say I was going to try to win-- but I can plod along just fine thank you very much!

It was fun, and afterwards I treated myself to a "fried Oreo" at Swampfest downtown. If you've never had one, I've got to tell you, it's soooo wrong, but soooo right...

Jen in GA

 

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Jen, loved your report! If I had particpated in that race, I would have finished last. I don't even think the police cruiser could go my speed. He would have to stop, go, stop, go.....

Regarding the water, I haven't quite figured that out yet either. All I know is that when I don't have it, I want it. When I do have it, it's a pain and I don't need it.

As for the fried oreo - yummm. I've had a fried twinkie. It must've been 2,000 calories....at least.

 

[nucpharm29]

Vic--WTG on the 3rd place in age division!!

Jen--Loved the race report. As far as carrying own water--I will if the race is a 15K or longer--especially if it's a small race. That being said, I don't know what I'm going to do for Minnie--probably will be conservative and carry my own

 

[Big Vic]

Thanks everyone!

Way to go Jen! Ya done good!

 

[keenercam]

Jen -- Awesome report and great time! I am NO WHERE near that 5k finish time, so rest assured that if I were there, I'd have been wayyy behind you! Congrats!

 

[perfectmatch300]

Vic, thanks for a great race report! Yes, there are fewer entrants in your age group as you get older. Only thing is, mostly the ones who are there take their training pretty seriously from what I have seen. That means a slowpoke like me has a harder time keeping up!

Jen, thanks for a great race report from you, too. Believe me, not only would I have been well behind you, I'd have been well behind Cam, too! That policeman would have been my new best friend! Or maybe not - he would have had to be pushing his curiser to go at my pace!

 

[Kristi1357]

Vic- awesome!

Jen - Fabulous job! I can't believe you were last at that pace! I would have been 5-10 mins. behind you! Awesome job!

Ok, must get to bed for my half tomorrow. I have to say, it doesn't feel like the night before a race. Nothing compares to doing Disney, does it?

 

[Mouse Skywalker]

Vic- Congratulations on the age group award! Whoo hoo! That's awesome! Great race, and great race report!

Jen- Congratulations on your race. Dead Last Finish, so what, sounds like you had a great attitude about your police escort. Good for you. WTG on getting out there and doing your thing. Your time was pretty good too. That's around 10 mpm pace, isn't it? Fried Oreo? Oh, my...

Good luck everyone on your races today. I'm waking up and fueling up. I have to say an 8:30am start time is soooo much better than hitting the road at 6am.

 

[TXAng]

Vic – WTG on the great pace!!

Jen – Great race report! If I’d been there, that police escort would have been with me - WAY behind you. What, exactly, is a fried Oreo? It sure sounds good!

Good luck to everyone who’s racing today!