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Painters 1/2 Marathon

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Location:

Glen Rose,TX,USA

Member Since:

Nov 26, 2007

Gender:

Female

Goal Type:

Other

Running Accomplishments:

SGM 2009 3:29:18

HobbleCreek 2009 1:39:23

FWRC 15 K 2011 1:15:32

DesNews 10K 2009 44:19

Fireman's Fund 5K 2012 21:41

5 Marathons, including Boston 2009

Short-Term Running Goals:

Have fun and enjoy running. Work on my fear of racing and learn to enjoy this "season of chaos" that is currently my life.

Long-Term Running Goals:

Continue running and living an active life

Personal:

"If you take care of the little things, the big things take care of themselves." - Bill Jacobsen

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Miles:	This week:	0.00	Month:	0.00	Year:	0.00
Purple Mizuno Lifetime Miles:						315.03
Raspberry Mizuno 18 Lifetime Miles:						105.90

Sat, Jan 17, 2009

Race: Painters 1/2 Marathon (13.1 Miles) 01:48:19

Slow miles	Fast miles	Total Distance
10.10	3.10	13.20

I had been dreading today for weeks. I just have not been feeling the need to race, but needed to get this out of the way for the Runner's Series. I drove over with Marcie and then met up with Cheris, Michelle M, Dean and Kris. We had planned to start slow and do a progressive run. We ended up starting a little faster than we had planned but it was a good run. I felt really good until the last two miles and was really worried about keeping up with Michelle and Cheris as they dropped down to MP for 2009. It was more mental than physical but I was happy to run with Julie for a few minutes. I ended up right in goal and PR'd for a non-aided course. I actually really liked the course and would like to run it again. They had changed the course and it ended up measuring long for everyone - I measured 13:18 but I forgot to start my watch as well.

It was great to see everyone afterwards and catch up with Christi and some friends of ours that we haven't seen in years. This was a good way to start 2009 and to stick with my goal of enjoying running.

Ave Pace 8:13

Happy Running!

Blue Mizuno Miles: 13.10

Comments

From Wildbull on Sat, Jan 17, 2009 at 22:02:17

Great job on the race. It was a blast. Painters is getting bigger all the time. The only thing i did not like about it was the last 1/3 of a mile.

From Jody on Sat, Jan 17, 2009 at 22:04:51

Bill,

I agree with the add on out and back. There were plenty of other ways to fix that. They could have adjusted the start. It was a beautiful running day - It has been a long time since I have had one of those.

From andee on Sat, Jan 17, 2009 at 22:33:24

glad you had a great race. is that a 1/2 PR for you? it looks like you guys are having tons of fun down there. I'm jealous of your nice weather we are freezing and the inversion makes it even worse. call me when you get home.

From Burt on Sat, Jan 17, 2009 at 23:30:32

I've just been reading everyone's race reports. Great job.

From walter on Sun, Jan 18, 2009 at 01:00:26

Nice run Jody. Good weather, good friends, and a good start for '09!

From paula on Sun, Jan 18, 2009 at 01:07:42

Congratulations Jody!! You did such a great job. Great to have it done and to have such a good time with it. You have worked hard training and you deserved this great run.

From britta on Sun, Jan 18, 2009 at 02:26:49

nice pace Jody!!! Great job!!

From Kelli on Sun, Jan 18, 2009 at 17:22:07

Good job, JODY!!! I do not know how I missed you guys on the trail, I was watching for all of you but I only saw Michelle and Julie.

You did great, and it is over with!!!

From Brent on Sun, Jan 18, 2009 at 19:04:37

Jody, 200 commando points for the PR. Always tough to race this time of year.

Stay Kool, Faster and Faster, B of BS Rools out

From Christi on Sun, Jan 18, 2009 at 23:30:28

Hey Jody! Congrats on a great race! It was awesome to see you too! I also just wanted to get it over with. It really helped me gauge where my fitness is (unfortunately- LOL). So I'm still looking for the official results- you haven't seen them posted anywhere have you?

From Michelle N. on Sun, Jan 18, 2009 at 23:47:51

Great job Jody! I'm bummed we didn't find you at the first. There were so many people there. I'm going to try and come to the group on Tuesday morning before we leave so I hope to see you then:)

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