tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34245096.post4652923722385823979..comments2023-10-31T06:49:44.196-07:00Comments on MeMeMe: Race For The Roses 2009Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08136959009114830309noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34245096.post-35538912518426273322009-04-21T17:19:00.000-07:002009-04-21T17:19:00.000-07:00Now I know who the crazy woman was that ran in fro...Now I know who the crazy woman was that ran in front of the train. I was ahead of you just before that-it was a pretty quick mile and change before the train came. I decided not to chance it (unusual for me) and thought "That girl must really want to win her age group!" I knew Christy would be quick and she was and finished second overall in 18:10. Keep chippin' away at that sub-20 minute gig-you'll get there. My 5K race PR is 16:22 at the 1995 Carlsbad 5K. I had trained to a 15:05, but went out with the Kenyans and Steve Scott on an adrenaline rush and completed mile one in 4:27. At mile two we clocked 9:02 and then I blew and finished in 7 and change. That course is flat and super-fast and you'd have a great shot at breaking 20. I would also suggest NOT racing 5K every w/e to attain your goal. Try this method: Your usual training week, then race your 5K (or a greater distance) for a benchmark on the weekend...then the following week rest on Monday and a recovery run on Tuesday followed by a speed/interval workout at a track on Wednesday and Friday (Thursday rest)-ez jog on Saturday, a tough hike of at least 10k on Sunday with elevation changes of at least 1000 feet-then rest Monday a 5-6k tempo run on Tuesday, a 4-5 mile recovery run on Wednesday, Thursday a speed work, Friday rest if Saturday 5K race or EZ run and rest Saturday if 5K race on Sunday. I offer a money back guarantee if you don't set a PR and most likely approach 20 mins.! I run twice a week and I still run 21s w/ sub 7s thrown in at 52 yrs & 195 lbs. Try it-you'll like it.JimmyDnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34245096.post-46547745497572936542009-04-08T06:43:00.000-07:002009-04-08T06:43:00.000-07:00Damn girl, thats some serious running shiz right t...Damn girl, thats some serious running shiz right there. Very impressive.<BR/><BR/>I say keep going for the 5K - the rate your going, you'll probably take your AG in no time!kristenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06269493667519186968noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34245096.post-65164810308886010502009-04-07T13:53:00.000-07:002009-04-07T13:53:00.000-07:00you are awesome girl! CONGRATS on the PR and a SP...you are awesome girl! CONGRATS on the PR and a SPEEDY race!Aronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17418163097675963683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34245096.post-25676923205510613482009-04-07T12:51:00.000-07:002009-04-07T12:51:00.000-07:00Yay for PRing!!!!!!! I cannot believe how fast yo...Yay for PRing!!!!!!! I cannot believe how fast you're running nowadays, you are incredible!!!<BR/><BR/>Also "lactic acid bitch slap" was hysterical!! I can't believe you raced a train, you crazy. Yet, I'm not surprised... ;)Marathon Maritzahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00617226310522206108noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34245096.post-41814235539677319742009-04-07T12:21:00.000-07:002009-04-07T12:21:00.000-07:00Awesome report...great job on the PR. I can't bel...Awesome report...great job on the PR. I can't believe a train was coming! Did you ever find out what happened with that?<BR/><BR/>Sub-20 would be FLYING. I hope you get there!Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09753977885503823287noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34245096.post-22858208959330268612009-04-07T10:30:00.000-07:002009-04-07T10:30:00.000-07:00wow considering your legs were tired from nothing ...wow considering your legs were tired from nothing the day before you ran damn well!! <BR/><BR/>I would have wanted to knock that lady out too!!RunToTheFinishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13995696358152941044noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34245096.post-16577803828487898972009-04-07T08:26:00.000-07:002009-04-07T08:26:00.000-07:00I'd jump on board the 5k train! Let's do it. We ca...I'd jump on board the 5k train! Let's do it. We can even cherry pick for easy races to place in our AGs. :D <BR/><BR/>Awesome race, you are so freaking fast!! Well done!! :)jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14598678568089992654noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34245096.post-2060595820204516642009-04-07T08:15:00.000-07:002009-04-07T08:15:00.000-07:00I, too, am now addicted to the 5K PR! Although I a...I, too, am now addicted to the 5K PR! Although I actually prefer the 10K & half marathon for mimosa-earning potential, it was so awesome to have the instant gratification!<BR/><BR/>There's got to be 5Ks around about every other weekend. Do you get the Race Center NW magazine?Amy - the gazellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06290343648184416057noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34245096.post-27586238232088928752009-04-07T08:13:00.000-07:002009-04-07T08:13:00.000-07:00Amazing race Emily! The part about the amtrack tra...Amazing race Emily! The part about the amtrack train was pretty amusing, what a way to go. I'm kicking myself for not planning my spectating route out better to have cheered on you and Amy.Justinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17824113753493030885noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34245096.post-76403251267961870592009-04-07T08:01:00.000-07:002009-04-07T08:01:00.000-07:00Yeah! You totally smashed your PR. I cannot even...Yeah! You totally smashed your PR. I cannot even imagine running a sub-7 min mile. =)<BR/><BR/>Congrats on 4th place...that is amazing! You are well on your way to 20:00 =).Alisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04468073781328699944noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34245096.post-46772176211021926182009-04-07T07:20:00.000-07:002009-04-07T07:20:00.000-07:00Great job with the finish! And nice that you got t...Great job with the finish! <BR/><BR/>And nice that you got to meet Julianne. She's becoming famous!Denisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07202296893022308340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34245096.post-65345828876482157242009-04-07T00:08:00.000-07:002009-04-07T00:08:00.000-07:00It was SO nice to meet you finally!! And hello, wa...It was SO nice to meet you finally!! And hello, was that Persephone brunch cocktail delicious or what??? And really, congrats on your fabulous time and 4th place AG finish. How awesome!!Juliannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14795598528475684390noreply@blogger.com