Running Isn't Easy

Sharing a little about our journey along the miles.

Wednesday, January 19, 2011

Race Report 1/19/2011

Race:  GHS Fillie Trot 10K/5K

Distance:  10K (or 9K?)  There was a lot of discussion about this at the results table.  I don't know what the final decision was.

Time:  50:39 (That sounds about right for me for a 9K - about an 8:53 pace)

Finish:  So much debate was going on when I went to check my results, all I really know is that I was 5th in my age division. 

Comments:  I signed up to run this in preparation for the Princess Half, and it was the first race that I ran sans stroller.  While it's easier to run without a stroller, I am accustomed to having things nearby and easily accessible, like my water bottle. 

Lesson(s) Learned:  I like having my water bottle conveniently placed in the stroller.  ;)  I started off the run with a disposable (recyclable) 8 oz water bottle and that worked well for me. 

Saturday, January 1, 2011

Race Report 1/1/2011

Race:  Resolution Solution 5K

Distance:  5K

Time:  27:24

Finish:  Overall: 58/142,  Division: 2/10

Comments: This was small race and it was great!  Most people were running and therefore, I got to run the whole way.  I only had Little Miss Spitfire in the BOB single.  You really have to want to run to get up and run a 5K at 10:00am on New Years Day. 

Lesson(s) Learned:  Small races are fun!