Running For Trevor

Dash For Donation 5k

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Member Since:

Jul 14, 2011

Gender:

Female

Goal Type:

Marathon Finish

Running Accomplishments:

Personal Records

  • 26.2----------2:58:45 09/15/2012 Top of Utah Marathon 
  • 13.1--------1:17:55 11/02/2013 Snow Canyon
  • 10k---------38:10  03/2013 Hale Freezes Over 10k
  • 5k----------18:48  09/2012 Spanish Fork 5k

Short-Term Running Goals:

My goal is to continue to enjoy running and maybe get faster a long the way!  :)

Long-Term Running Goals:

Run until I am 100 years old!

Personal:

I decided to join to hold myself accountable for my training and because I love learning from others running experiences.  I just started running a little over a year ago and have a lot to learn.  I work fulltime as a Manager of Telecommunications for Intermountain Healthcare and go to school online through Weber State University.  If you want to know more check out my blog: www.runningfortrevor.blogspot.com

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Miles:This week: 0.00 Month: 0.00 Year: 0.00
Asics 2160 Lifetime Miles: 362.50
Asics Racing Flats Lifetime Miles: 60.20
New Balance Nimbus Lifetime Miles: 443.00
Mizuno Waves Yellow Lifetime Miles: 419.75
Mizuno Waves Pink Lifetime Miles: 493.83
New Balance 950 Lifetime Miles: 406.55
Pearl Izumi's Iso Shift Lifetime Miles: 394.10
Asics Yellow Lifetime Miles: 490.25
Saucony Blue Lifetime Miles: 429.00
Saucony Mirage Pink Lifetime Miles: 574.90
Saucony Mirage Green Lifetime Miles: 461.45
Kinvara 2 Purple Lifetime Miles: 440.25
Saucony Mirage Blue Lifetime Miles: 443.60
Orange Mizuno Waves Lifetime Miles: 510.25
Kinvara Pink Lifetime Miles: 475.54
Altra Olympus Purple Lifetime Miles: 22.70
Virrata Pink Lifetime Miles: 11.30
Race: Dash For Donation 5k (3.25 Miles) 00:21:45, Place overall: 2
Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
6.503.259.75

Today was the annual Dash For Donation 5k that my family runs in honor of my brother Trevor who passed away in 2009.  Trevor was an organ donor and my entire family and a few friends ran in honor of him.

I woke up early and ran 4.5 miles before the race.  I knew I wanted to get extra miles in and with all of my family being there and me being team captain I knew I wouldn't get them in at the race.

Got to the race and had no time to warm up as I had expected.  I wasn't planning to "race" this but once the gun went off I just kind of went for it and enjoyed every second of it.  The race was in Sugar House park so it was pretty hilly but I ran consistantly and had a great time.

Mile 1:  6:39

Mile 2:  6:48

Mile 3:  6:38

The course was long .25: 6:41

Overall time 21:45 with a 6:41 average pace.  I think that on a flat, 3.1 course without dodging walkers I am getting alot closer to a sub-20.  My time at 3.1 was 20:45!  Regardless for not planning to race I think I did really well.

Ran back afterwards and ran my Mom in!  Her very first 5k with all the hills in 36 minutes.  It was so exciting to see many friends and family accomplish their first race and all for such a great cause.

You can read more about the day on my blog.  www.runningfortrevor.blogspot.com

 

Asics Racing Flats Miles: 5.25Mizuno Waves Pink Miles: 4.50
Night Sleep Time: 0.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 0.00Weight: 0.00Calories: 0.00
Comments
From Kam on Sat, Aug 13, 2011 at 20:55:29 from 67.2.32.146

It sounds like a great event, and a fun, memorable morning for your family.

From Andrea on Sat, Aug 13, 2011 at 21:53:12 from 67.177.21.60

Great race! You are definitely close to that sub-20 5k!

From Jake K on Sat, Aug 13, 2011 at 21:55:32 from 67.177.21.60

You need to find a flat, fast 5K course Rachelle! Those hills is Sugar House can be tough, not to mention going around people. I think you are very close to sub 20!

From allie on Sun, Aug 14, 2011 at 01:53:52 from 24.10.191.18

what a great event to honor your brother. nice job, rachelle. SP is not an easy course for a 5k, and that's a great time. if you want a fast, flat 5k, you should come do the dart challenge 5k next weekend. i bet you could get a sub-20 there for sure.

http://dartchallenge5k.blogspot.com/

From Burt on Sun, Aug 14, 2011 at 01:56:44 from 72.223.91.148

You are so cool Rachelle.

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