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Highland Fling 5k

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Member Since:

May 01, 2008

Gender:

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Goal Type:

Marathon Finish

Running Accomplishments:

Deseret News 10K 2008 1:09:37

Highland Fling 5K: 34:50

Short-Term Running Goals:

06/14/08 Riverwoods 10 Mile in 2:10

07/24/08 DesNews 10K in 1:06

Run a 5K in less than 30

08/09/08 Provo River 1/2 in 2:30

Run a marathon in 2009

Long-Term Running Goals:

Run a marathon in less than 4 hours

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Sat, Aug 02, 2008
Race: Highland Fling 5k (3.1 Miles) 00:34:50

Nice little square, flat run. I think I PRed by a few seconds. It was fun to run with a bunch of neighbors and family.

I did something I don't normally do. I ran about 1 1/2 miles to the start to get warmed up. But I can't tell if it made any difference. I had planned to run another few miles afterward. But no, my body said "NO!"

 * Pretty nice Tech Shirt for only a $10 entry fee.



Comments
From Christina on Sat, Aug 02, 2008 at 17:12:05

Way to warm up before the race! It seems to loosen me up a little bit when I do that. That's cool they gave out tech shirts this year. Are you getting excited for the Provo Half? I unfortunately am working that day, so I want to hang around to see people finish, but I'll see how tired I'm feeling!

From Hildisvini on Sat, Aug 02, 2008 at 18:22:57

Yeah, you probably won't be able to hang long enough to see me finish. I'm pretty worried about the Provo 1/2. Every race I've done this year seems to make my hip a little sorer. So I'm not even sure I can finish that race.

But darn it, I'll try. I was hoping for some strong pain killer from the Oral Surgeon last week, which would have helped me at Provo (just kidding) but he was too stingy with the meds. So Ibuprofen will have to do.

With all that whining almost done, I'm exited about the Provo 1/2 -- my first 1/2 ever. Everyone runs with a few aches and pains, right? That's what medical tents are for.

From Tracy1 on Sat, Aug 02, 2008 at 21:44:36

Thats awesome on the 5-k and warming up before! It's normal to get nervous before an event you've never done before, I get nervous consistently!

I'm excited to do Hobblecreek 1/2 this year, but will miss you all in Provo!

Have a great time, k?

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