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Allie Reynolds 5K

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Location:

Lawton,OK,United States

Member Since:

Jan 01, 2008

Gender:

Male

Goal Type:

Half Marathon Finish

Running Accomplishments:

Got off the couch and started running

5K PR   : 30:25
8K PR   : 58:53
7.2mi PR: 01:21:53
HM PR: 02:49:06

2010 Results --
Dallas RnR Half Marathon: 02:49:06

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Countries --
CA*

Short-Term Running Goals:

Build up to a 30 mpw routine.

Long-Term Running Goals:

Establish and maintain a program of cardiovascular fitness.
Participate in one of the Ragnar Relays.
Manage to place within the top 3 in my age group in a race. Any race.

Personal:

My wife, Teresa, has stayed by my side for over 21 years and I am a much better person as a result. Kristoffer, our only child, is now 15 and continues to exceed all my expectations. If you look in the dictionary under the word luck you will see my smiling face.

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Sat, May 24, 2008
Race: Allie Reynolds 5K (3.1 Miles) 00:36:40, Place overall: 43, Place in age division: 3
Total Distance
3.10

Well these are NOT the results I had hoped for in today's race. While I am excited because both Teresa and I placed 3rd in our respective age groups, my time was way too slow.

I have lots of excuses but when I boil it all down, I was just not in the mood to perform better. The last week or so has been a tense one for me personally. It all culminated with a pretty stressful day Friday and it carried into today's race. My anger just got the best of me and I let it ruin my race experience.

Chalk this up to good experience.

On the good side: I survived running on my 42nd birthday. I then went to a running store and got some new shoes and some new shirts.


Location: Bethany, Oklahoma

Night Sleep Time: 7.50Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 7.50
Comments
From Dale on Sat, May 24, 2008 at 23:11:30

We all have bad races.....learn what you can, crumple up the memory and toss it in the garbage. BUT, you did get a nice AG placing and the time wasn't too much off your PR. Remember, you just started running these things a few months ago!

Nice job!

From Hildisivini on Sat, May 24, 2008 at 23:55:07

eh well. Nice job anyway. Consistence will pay out, they keep telling me.

From Kim on Sun, May 25, 2008 at 09:12:29

Always great to be in the top three! Sorry it wasn't better for you. But I'm more sorry you've had such a stressful week. I hope you are able to start anew today and have a better week! Is Teresa your wife? Does she blog? We could always use another good woman on the blog. Tell her to write down her race report so we can get to know her.

From josse on Sun, May 25, 2008 at 11:31:52

Mood plays alot in how well we preform. Next time listen to some music that makes you happy before your race. This is alot better than a day on the couch:)

HAPPY BIRTHDAY! (a day late.)

From Michael on Mon, May 26, 2008 at 18:05:45

Nice running Kelli, not bad 3rd place for your bithday. Yes stress can take its toll, that effected me in my race this weekend too. Everyone has ups and downs in the races. Keep going strong and your next one be faster

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