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September 13, 2005
5K Analysis
I think these are all of my 5K times in the order they were run:
24:14 (I was 14 and running that summer ONLY to train for soccer. My dad was just getting into running himself and he used to run with me even though I was a complete and total disaster. I could never breathe and I always had cramps. I can’t remember if I complained a lot but I do know I hated it. We were on vacation and he thought we should enter the race. My dad ran with me and we spent the majority of the race with him helping me chase down a 12 year-old who was in my age group. We beat her :) I wouldn’t race again for 5 years.)
21:42 (My PR which was in spring 2004. It was a completely flat course in DC around Haines point. I thought I was going to die. But the race was actually pretty fun b/c a whole bunch of my former co-workers all ran it. Also, I have a DC running idol who used to beat me monthly in a race around the tidal basin. She beat me again in this race-but then we cooled down together. It was the first time I talked to her. I was very excited. I am SUCH a nerd.) {Side note-I honestly can’t imagine ever beating this PR.}
23:54 (The race from earlier this summer. It was 98 degrees out.)
So…these are some pretty disparate times from the past 11 years. I have no idea what is a normal 5K time for me. I think it would be pretty accurate to say I don’t have one at this point. Unfortunately, this means I have no idea how fast to run on Saturday. Awesome. It would be very very cool to go sub 23, which would require 7:24min/miles or faster. We’ll have to see. Could the heat have made me that much slower in August? I hate how this is a complete guess!! I need more experience (and some speed work wouldn’t exactly kill me)!!!
I ran for 38:40 this morning at 7 AM. I had to run early b/c I am leaving at 8:30 AM and won’t be home until 9:30 PM. It’s a full day of a new internship and then three classes. Did I mention it’s a full day? The run was hard. The humidity is back and I am pretty tired b/c I haven’t been sleeping well. (I was even supposed to run at 6 AM but I kept snoozing). At night I just lie in bed thinking about random things. I think it might just be the stress of a new routine. Who knows. My leg injury feels fine but I am icing anyway. On that note, I am calling my leg thoroughly iced and I am off to shower.
Posted by Audrey at September 13, 2005 08:02 AM
Comments
I often lay in bed at night when the Mrs. is sleeping soundly...unable to clear my head of seemingly random thoughts...like my mind is channel surfing...and unable to fall asleep myself despite being quite tired. So what do I do? It sometimes helps if I get up and go to a different room and lay down (usually on the floor) and there for some reason I can drift off to sleep...most of the time.
Posted by: Rob at September 13, 2005 09:26 AM
Audrey, I am quite sure you could run 21:42 or faster again. It doesn't need to happen this weekend, but don't underestimate yourself! With a little speedwork, I think you would amaze yourself.
Good luck on Saturday!!
Posted by: Alison at September 13, 2005 01:03 PM
Audrey,
Where are you going to school in Boston? And, if you don't mind my asking, what do you study?
Posted by: Athena at September 13, 2005 05:29 PM
I really enjoy your posts, you make me laugh about the nerd stuff, I can totally relate! Good luck in your 5k!
Posted by: Dawn at September 13, 2005 06:14 PM
Hey Athena. I study public health (now you'll know what I mean when I talk about the PH girls!) If you are interested in PH and want to talk schools and such definitely just post again and leave your e-mail (left off of your last comment).
Posted by: Audrey at September 13, 2005 10:01 PM
Hi Audrey, I definitely agree with Alison. Heck, I saw you running speedily at one of those Bunion runs. :)
Posted by: Leilani at September 14, 2005 12:05 PM
Audrey:
I included it this time. I went to college in Boston and wondered where you were attending.
By the way, I really enjoy your blog. For a PH girl, you have quite a knack for writing.
Posted by: Athena at September 14, 2005 05:57 PM
Sorry -- I typed too quickly. This one's got the correct e-mail address!
Posted by: Athena at September 14, 2005 05:59 PM