Despite my grumbling about the 7am start time the night before, it turned out to be a good thing. It was a comfortable 66 deg when the race started and quickly began warming up to the high near 95deg as the morning went on. Early running is good thing this time of year.
I don't have too much to say about the race itself except that I went out too fast and faded at the end. Garmin says my finish time was 29:54. While that's not anywhere close to my personal best 5K time, and is also slower than my time last year at the same race, it *is* the fastest 5K I've run in 2009 and works out to a 9:38 min/mi pace. I'm counting it as a PB for 2009.
I didn't have to dig too deep to find a way to enjoy the experience. At the finish line, they gave each woman a flower, a little bag of chocolates, and an orange flavored drink. They also had a table set up with muffins and stuff. What's not love about that?!?!
Enjoy the remainder of your weekend, folks!
PS. I bought two handheld bottles this weekend and will share my experiences in a separate post after having a chance to try them both out. This morning I carried the Nathan Sprint Handheld which is just the right size for half a tablet of Nuun. Tomorrow I'll run with the Amphipod Hydraform Handheld Lite Pocket. Stay tuned!
Congrats on your 2009 PB I am hoping to break 30 mins by the end of the year. :)
ReplyDeleteI like the shirt. The chocolates would NOT have made it home for me to take a picture. LOL
ReplyDeleteHow'd the hand hold up? No problems?
sounds like a fun 5k. great job!
ReplyDeleteYay for a 2009 PB and for having a fun time!
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Oh that sounds delightful...I love the all women races :)
ReplyDeleteNice job on the 5K! Wahoo!
ReplyDeleteNicely done! Sounds like your hand didn't give you any trouble?
ReplyDeleteI would run anywhere, anytime for chocolate and muffins!
Congrats!
I have yet to find an all-female race around me - I'd love it!
ReplyDeleteGreat job on your 5k :)
Woohoo!
ReplyDeleteNow, that's something to celebrate! Nice finishing time on the 5k!
You so rock! Great race and great attitude!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on the PB!
Yeay for a race with a PB. Glad you enjoyed yourself. Sorry to read about your finger, hope you're healed soon. And yes, our dogs really know how to live the life. Good luck with the run group and all.
ReplyDeleteCongrats on a 2009 5K personal best!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on your 2009 PR! Sounds like a great race. Love the rose & chocolate!
ReplyDeleteI just ordered a Nathan Sprint Handheld and can't wait til it comes in. I've been carrying the 10-oz bottle in my hand, which sucks.
That sounds like a wonderful race! Congrats on your 2009 PR!
ReplyDeleteI agree. If there is bling and food at the end. I'm good :-)
ReplyDeleteSounds like a fun race!
ReplyDeleteGood job on the PB for the year!
ReplyDeleteI love women's races - I wish that there were more of them.
Nice job on your race! I like that notion of setting yearly PRs :-)
ReplyDeleteAnd I like that tank top too. I don't wear t-shirts much and wish they'd give tank tops in my races.
great job on the race! and your PR! Well done! :D
ReplyDeleteGreat job! I love women only races. It's so inspiring to see all the girl power.
ReplyDeleteChocolates at the finish line? That's awesome!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on the 2009 PR :) and yes, that sounds like a lovely race !
ReplyDeleteSweet dog.. and a good model for us all!
ReplyDeletei love all women's races they just give me a really good feeling. not that I don't love men!
ReplyDeleteGreat job! You are working into form and those non-2009 PR's should start getting nervous. Congratulations!
ReplyDeleteawesome job on the 2009 PR!!!
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