I opted out of the hot pants today, but wore my new favorite hot pink sports bra and apparently it has the same speedy influence on my running as the hot pants.
I ran my fastest mile ever today, by a good 40 seconds.
I know you are all on the edge of your seat....
wait for it...
wait for it...
Mile 1: 7:25!!!!!!!!!
Mile 2: 8:00 (ugh...)
Mile 3: 8:06 (major ugh...)
Mile .14: 1:04
Actually, those are all faster miles than I have ever run before!
Total time: Well, I'm not exactly sure!! I stopped my watch at 24:34, once I realized I was past the "finish line." It wasn't chipped timed. 24:34 was for 3.14 miles. I'm trying to plug into motion based to get my exact time at 3.1, but I'm not there yet. Anyways, I think it is safe to call it a 24:30. Also, I have no idea what my time will show up as in the results because you cross the finish line, then line up in order of finish and wait for them to scan the bar code on your number. So I assume the "scanned" time will be closer to 25:00. I guess we get a little spoiled with chip timing at most races, but whatever the case, I'll take whatever time. I know I ran at least a 24:34, and probably under 24:30.
Next news....
I got SECOND PLACE IN MY AGE GROUP!!!!!!! First hardware EVER! (disregard that it says 2007...the event got rained out last year and it is safe to say they just used the medals from last year)
Thank goodness for Elizabeth, my friend from work. I talked her into coming out with me so we could run a few miles before and after to get "credit" for a long run. We came close to 10 total for the day, so not bad. She also ran her fastest mile ever today and PR'd as well!
Now, the ultimate reward:
I forgot to say also that Craig Biggio and the Cardinal were both there at the start, so that was kind of neat. They both spoke a little at the first and Craig shot the starting gun (with pretty much no warning!).
I ran my fastest mile ever today, by a good 40 seconds.
I know you are all on the edge of your seat....
wait for it...
wait for it...
Mile 1: 7:25!!!!!!!!!
Mile 2: 8:00 (ugh...)
Mile 3: 8:06 (major ugh...)
Mile .14: 1:04
Actually, those are all faster miles than I have ever run before!
Total time: Well, I'm not exactly sure!! I stopped my watch at 24:34, once I realized I was past the "finish line." It wasn't chipped timed. 24:34 was for 3.14 miles. I'm trying to plug into motion based to get my exact time at 3.1, but I'm not there yet. Anyways, I think it is safe to call it a 24:30. Also, I have no idea what my time will show up as in the results because you cross the finish line, then line up in order of finish and wait for them to scan the bar code on your number. So I assume the "scanned" time will be closer to 25:00. I guess we get a little spoiled with chip timing at most races, but whatever the case, I'll take whatever time. I know I ran at least a 24:34, and probably under 24:30.
Next news....
I got SECOND PLACE IN MY AGE GROUP!!!!!!! First hardware EVER! (disregard that it says 2007...the event got rained out last year and it is safe to say they just used the medals from last year)
Thank goodness for Elizabeth, my friend from work. I talked her into coming out with me so we could run a few miles before and after to get "credit" for a long run. We came close to 10 total for the day, so not bad. She also ran her fastest mile ever today and PR'd as well!
Now, the ultimate reward:
I forgot to say also that Craig Biggio and the Cardinal were both there at the start, so that was kind of neat. They both spoke a little at the first and Craig shot the starting gun (with pretty much no warning!).
Comments
Good on ya' for another milestone.
Fast Hot Pants, now, although that sounds kinda suggestive.