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Nice 5k, , , they are always soooo tough for me!

How ironic, a few minutes ago I was looking online at the course map for that American Fork 5k this weekend, since I will be up north and need 3 fast miles, , , ,maybe I will run it? So it's uphill for the first 2 miles? That doesn't sound oh so fun to me, but I do need a good push. There wasn't an elevation map, just the square loop showing the streets. . . . what's your suggestion since u ran it this morning? Should I: 1. sleep in, save $, and go to the track or 2. run the 5k and go for a great time to build confidence and leg power???

You're awesome, hope to see you next weekend at SG!!!

Amber-- It isn't uphill as much as it sounds. IT's gradual until about 1.2 miles where there is a teenzy uphill and still gradual then down. Very good honest course. We were running it in the dark/moonlight so perception is different. You will think "is this a hill?" for sure. NOTHING TO VEYO. Now I can't believe you may run it as I will be working right there in the hospital. But personally save the money and run it on your own at 6:45 am (I think it starts at 9am). I will be glad to cheer you on from the start then come back down stairs to see you finish strong : D. There usually is not much competition, a fast guy or two. I won it one year about 9 years ago in 21:33. Glad I am faster this year. Too bad Mel and Kim didn't know you would be here. They are running 13 miles this Saturday.

I also forgot to mention that it circles my house. Basically I live almost in the center of the square.

i know i am barging in on this conversation, but i think you should do the 5k, amber. a good 5k time is a great confidence builder heading into the marathon...at least it is for me anyway.

of course, do whatever you feel best about...but if you do decide to run it, let me know. maybe i will come to AF and say hi.

julie - great run today. feeling ready for SGM? you are looking strong. also, i still have your crocs for you!

thanks allie, feel free to give advice be it more qualified of course. It is 23 dollars right now. you do win a free movie ticket and it is for a good cause (breast cancer).

btw I am NOT in shape...just hangin' on but seem to be on the mend with the extra iron, vit D and b. my turnaround is a little late but I am gonna put up a big fight. Oh yah I wrote my nightmare marathon on Amber's blog, I was wearing pseudocrocs without a back to them. Thanks for holding on to those. If you happen to come down for the 5 k I will be working there on mom/baby. I am going to come cheer amber if she runs.

Interesting that we had a similar workout (although i take the term "warming up" very seriously!!!!) Those chicks are FAST!!!!! Crud. And to think that you ran as fast as you did with all of your crap going on. I am very impressed. You are truly amazing.

After this marathon (which I really believe will go much better than you think), you need to take some serious recovery time! You will be right back with your friends and hitting amazingly fast speeds right alongside them.

Just an off day, Julie. You have run a half marathon at faster than that pace--and your time to run a marathon at that pace will come! Heal up and you will be ready and confident for the next marathon(although I don't think this one will be so bad at all),

Kelly, its a good thing I ran a loner mile+ to Kim's house beforehand. Their first mile was a 7:40. They always seem to be in a race when they run now. What happened to the good ol' days? I do better when I warm up at 9s. Time will tell...maybe when they are 41!! That's what I tell myself but doubtful they will probably be even faster. what to do a SGM...I want to start slow, not break out into a 7:30 pace.

April-- my fast warmup most likely caused my downfall. I really need to do 9s for at least 3 miles not a close to race pace mile warm up at 7:22. I know...I am such a wimp these days.

I am only 31 and I can't crank out a low 7's mile for a warm-up without running into trouble. I do much much better with a few slow warm up miles before dropping the hammer. If I start too fast it usually dooms the rest of my run! My strategy for this upcoming marathon is similar to yours--start easy and go from there and see what happens--I'm definitely not going to go flying out the gate. My training has been too so-so.

I agree with the starting out slower. Our running group always does at least 3 miles (sometimes 4) and we average low 9's most of the time. It makes hitting the fast miles easier.

I do have problems going out too fast in races, that is why I choose to start in the back, it keeps me slower for a while whether I want it or not. Aside from messing with my placing at TOU, it has never been a problem!

Julie and Allie - thanks for your 5k advice, and I wimped out and did my own thing on the BYU track. I'm sure I would have pushed harder on a race, but ya know, it was all I could do! THanks for the comments though, and Julie you live right there? oh man, it would have been fun to see your stompin grounds!!!