Yesterday I completed my second Jingle All The Way 10k race in DC. I've been working on running more, rather than doing a run/walk. I am pleased to say I ran almost entirely, with maybe 5 minutes of walking. I am unpleased in how much slower I am straight-up running than when I break it up.
Last year I had a very hard time training. I started running too much too soon and really injured myself, leaving only about a month for training. I had a hard time during last year's race because I just couldn't run - we walked more than ran. I was surprised and pleased to have a finishing time of 77:53, and an average pace time of 12:32.
This year I only had trouble finding time to train, not necessarily having trouble while training. I have noticed that the more I full-on run the slower I get. I've had 14 minute miles, which discourages me. Anyway, S and I were running together for the most part although she's faster than I am and doesn't have as much trouble running. I don't know what I'm doing wrong, but running is creating a lot of soreness in my knees. Anyway, I kept plodding along. At one point she was in front of me and I just figured I'd fall back and let her run so I got out my ipod and listened to some music. I particularly like "Slid" from the Sliver soundtrack. S waited for me so when I caught up with her again I gave her the other earbud so we could listen and run together, which we did until we hit the water stop. I wish this particular race would have 3 water stops or so, I haven't been training with water on my runs (bad me) but I really longed for fluid. Maybe it was just knowing there was water on the course that made me so thirsty.
I kept plodding along, knowing I was getting slower and slower. Finally we reached the six mile mark and I tried to pick it up. S sprinted ahead and I didn't try to stay with her this time. I just didn't have it in me. I did get faster, but not sprinting. Still, I pumped my arms when they called my name at the finish. I made it through another race.
5k time 44:59
Average Pace 13:45
10k time 85:26
Last year I had a very hard time training. I started running too much too soon and really injured myself, leaving only about a month for training. I had a hard time during last year's race because I just couldn't run - we walked more than ran. I was surprised and pleased to have a finishing time of 77:53, and an average pace time of 12:32.
This year I only had trouble finding time to train, not necessarily having trouble while training. I have noticed that the more I full-on run the slower I get. I've had 14 minute miles, which discourages me. Anyway, S and I were running together for the most part although she's faster than I am and doesn't have as much trouble running. I don't know what I'm doing wrong, but running is creating a lot of soreness in my knees. Anyway, I kept plodding along. At one point she was in front of me and I just figured I'd fall back and let her run so I got out my ipod and listened to some music. I particularly like "Slid" from the Sliver soundtrack. S waited for me so when I caught up with her again I gave her the other earbud so we could listen and run together, which we did until we hit the water stop. I wish this particular race would have 3 water stops or so, I haven't been training with water on my runs (bad me) but I really longed for fluid. Maybe it was just knowing there was water on the course that made me so thirsty.
I kept plodding along, knowing I was getting slower and slower. Finally we reached the six mile mark and I tried to pick it up. S sprinted ahead and I didn't try to stay with her this time. I just didn't have it in me. I did get faster, but not sprinting. Still, I pumped my arms when they called my name at the finish. I made it through another race.
5k time 44:59
Average Pace 13:45
10k time 85:26
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There is no shame in doing a run/walk combo during a race. I do it all the time, usually a three minute run with a one minute walk. I would like to be at a five minute run/one minute walk by the end of 2009, but if I don't get there, so what? With run/walk I find that I am faster and feel better at the end of the race. Heck, I intend to do a run/walk when we do the Nice Ironman in June 2010. You are starting to train for that, aren't you?
Aunt Leah
Heck, I intend to do a run/walk when we do the Nice Ironman in June 2010. You are starting to train for that, aren't you?
Yes! If you mean training by watching Ironman races on tv! Otherwise, nsm. I did finally get back in the pool last week, so maybe I'm doing better than I think.
I'm not ashamed of run/walking, I just thought I'd see if I could full on run. No, as it turns out. I have gotten to 10 min run to 1 min walk, but I might back it down to 5.
I finally finish my class, stop getting on the computer and you start posting again! I needed the procrastination 2 weeks ago. ;)
Congrats on the race. I'm proud of you both.
SER
Great job on the race! :) I haven't done a 10K in quite a while. I should probably do more in the spring to get ready for that Oly, eh?
-L
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