Still on cloud 9 from this race. I wanted to hit the gym this morning and do some cross training but my daughter had other plans. She woke up crying about 12:30 and had a hard time going back to sleep.
My husband took the brunt of it as she didn't want me so much but wanted Daddy. So about 3:00 I heard her crying again and that was because my husband put her back to bed and she woke up again. So about 4:00 I was thinking about getting up when my husband finally came back to bed and then I felt bad getting up and running the risk of waking everyone up.
So I slept in which is OK, this morning was going to be extra and I guess I need to let my body rest some so it's all good either way.
I didn't get a chance to add this information in my post yesterday but here is where I placed in the race:
Clock Time: 1:58:45
Chip Time: 1:58:06
Overall Place: 688/2611
Gender Place: 225/1581
Division Place: 44/284
This week it's back to training. I have a 17 mile long run this weekend! Yikes! We're getting up there.
In 2 weeks I have another half marathon in Charlotte, NC. My husband is going to be running the 5k. Luckily my family lives in Charlotte so all we'll need to do is load up kid and dogs and we have a free place to stay. Need some hill training for this race. Charlotte has a lot of hills and I'm so used to running flat so this will be a challenge to keep myself sub 2 hours.
Showing posts with label Myrtle Beach Mini Marathon. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Myrtle Beach Mini Marathon. Show all posts
Monday, October 24, 2011
Sunday, October 23, 2011
On Cloud Nine
This morning I ran the Myrtle Beach Mini Marathon in Myrlte Beach, SC.
I am on cloud nine.
I PR'd.
I'm so happy with my time.
I mentioned the other day as long as I beat my previous time of 2 hours and 7 minutes I'd be happy. I was secretly hoping to break 2 hours.
This morning, as we were driving to the start, my husband jokingly said that if I didn't finish in 1 hour and 58 minutes he'd leave without me. Ha ha, funny guy but in my mind I'm thinking that would be awesome if I could finish in that time. Heck, I wanted 1 hour 59 minutes.
It was chilly morning but I handed off my fleece to my hubby and got in the corral with a slew of people (I hate crowds so this made me nervous, just being right up next to random people). The Medieval Times actors put on a little presentation while we were waiting for the gun to go off. Then they rode out ahead of the leaders, when the gun went off, which was kind of neat.
Mile 1 - 9:19 (a little crowded starting out but happy with this starting pace)
Mile 2 - 9:02
Mile 3 - 9:08
Mile 4 - 9:11
Mile 5 - 9:21 (decided to eat a few of my Power Bar Energy Blasts)
Mile 6 - 9:07
At mile 6 we were running through Broadway at the Beach, which has Hard Rock Cafe, Planet Hollywood, shops, etc.
Mile 7 - 9:04
Mile 8 - 9:04
Mile 9 - 8:46 (getting faster! I think I ate another engery blast here but I can't remember).
From this moment on I was out of the 9's and into the 8's and I can't believe how good I felt!
Mile 10 - 8:41
Mile 11 - 8:29 (At this point I realized that I was going to be pretty close to beating 2 hours and just told myself to hold on!)
Mile 12 - 8:37
Saw my husband in the crowd sometime after mile 12 giving me a thumbs up. From this moment on all facial expressions are those of pain but I was still feeling good overall and happy inside.
In under 2 hours!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Garmin:
1:58:08
13.20
Avg pace 8:57
Chip Time:
1:58 :06
13.1
Avg pace 9:01
I feel amazing right now. I wanted to break 2 hours so bad and I did it! I always say I'm not the fastest runner but I can hold my own.
Not only did I do it, I felt strong pretty much the entire run. Sure I started getting tired towards the end and wanted to slow down but the whole race I stayed pretty consistent and turned it up at the end.
The last half mile or so was right along the beach and I kicked it right at the end and could not believe that the clock said 1:58. I have to thank my husband for putting that magic number in my head. I actually passed a bunch of people and that always makes you feel good considering I live in the land of giants and most people breeze by me with their long strides.
I am on cloud nine.
I PR'd.
I'm so happy with my time.
I mentioned the other day as long as I beat my previous time of 2 hours and 7 minutes I'd be happy. I was secretly hoping to break 2 hours.
This morning, as we were driving to the start, my husband jokingly said that if I didn't finish in 1 hour and 58 minutes he'd leave without me. Ha ha, funny guy but in my mind I'm thinking that would be awesome if I could finish in that time. Heck, I wanted 1 hour 59 minutes.
It was chilly morning but I handed off my fleece to my hubby and got in the corral with a slew of people (I hate crowds so this made me nervous, just being right up next to random people). The Medieval Times actors put on a little presentation while we were waiting for the gun to go off. Then they rode out ahead of the leaders, when the gun went off, which was kind of neat.
Mile 1 - 9:19 (a little crowded starting out but happy with this starting pace)
Mile 2 - 9:02
Mile 3 - 9:08
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| There I am, the short one in black shorts and pink top |
Mile 5 - 9:21 (decided to eat a few of my Power Bar Energy Blasts)
Mile 6 - 9:07
At mile 6 we were running through Broadway at the Beach, which has Hard Rock Cafe, Planet Hollywood, shops, etc.
Mile 7 - 9:04
Mile 8 - 9:04
Mile 9 - 8:46 (getting faster! I think I ate another engery blast here but I can't remember).
From this moment on I was out of the 9's and into the 8's and I can't believe how good I felt!
Mile 10 - 8:41
Mile 11 - 8:29 (At this point I realized that I was going to be pretty close to beating 2 hours and just told myself to hold on!)
Mile 12 - 8:37
Saw my husband in the crowd sometime after mile 12 giving me a thumbs up. From this moment on all facial expressions are those of pain but I was still feeling good overall and happy inside.
Mile 13 - 8:38 and DONE!!
Best feeling in the world crossing the finish line.....
Garmin:
1:58:08
13.20
Avg pace 8:57
Chip Time:
1:58 :06
13.1
Avg pace 9:01
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| That's one big medal! |
Not only did I do it, I felt strong pretty much the entire run. Sure I started getting tired towards the end and wanted to slow down but the whole race I stayed pretty consistent and turned it up at the end.
The last half mile or so was right along the beach and I kicked it right at the end and could not believe that the clock said 1:58. I have to thank my husband for putting that magic number in my head. I actually passed a bunch of people and that always makes you feel good considering I live in the land of giants and most people breeze by me with their long strides.
The weather could not have been more perfect. I didn't feel over heated or dehydrated. Only thing I wish I had were my sunglasses, there were a few really sunny areas.
Some things I did or I guess I should say didn't do before this race:
- I did not rest the day before. I did a fast 2 miles around my neighborhood before I left, then we walked around half the day shopping.
- I did not eat breakfast before the race. My stomach was so upset due to nerves that I could not eat anything without feeling sick so I just decided to go with it. I work out a lot at 4:30 am without eating so I wasn't too worried.
- I did drink a gatorade on the way to the starting line. This made me have to pee really bad right before the race started (which I held it th entire time). From then it was water/nuun in my hand held. I ate a few Power Bar Engery chews before the race and several throughout. My stomach never hurt once.
Not sure if any of the above had any bearing on my race but like I said, I felt strong the entire run and I'm darn proud of myself.
So glad my husband didn't leave me :)
If there's a chance that I'm not having a baby this time next year, I will run this race again for sure!
Some more pics from the race courtsey of my husband:
Some more pics from the race courtsey of my husband:
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| Finish Line |
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| Sunrise at the finish line |
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| Beautiful morning at the beach |
Friday, October 21, 2011
Feels Like Fall
Starting about Wednesday temps and humidity finally fell and we're starting to see some fall weather here in the lowcountry.
Sunday I'm running the Myrtle Beach Mini Marathon (aka half marathon). I'm very excited for this race for a few reasons:
1) Hubby and I get a night away, just the two of us! This rarely happens. My parents are driving down from Charlotte to stay with Sophie this weekend. They arrive tonight and then we'll head out tomorrow morning for Myrtle Beach. Actually we're staying in Litchfield Beach at the Litchfield Beach and Golf Resort.
2) This will be the first half marathon that I'll run where it's not going to be raining. The previous two I've run were both miserable. Kiawah Island was rainy and cold, Charlotte Race Fest was severe thunderstorms and humid. Actually the weather is going to be fantastic. A cool morning and in the low 70's for a high and sunny.
3) The medals are very cool. They are in the shape of a surfboard and also serve as a bottle opener.
This is what the website says about the event:
I think the last mile or two is along the boardwalk so you can look out onto the beach. The after party is on the beach. Sadly we'll only have like an hour at the after party and then have to hit the road so my parents can get back to Charlotte.
I don't really have any set goals for this race. I just want to run well and feel strong. Last week I was able to run 13.1 miles in 2 hours and 3 minutes so I'm using this as my target time. I would LOVE to run a sub 2 hours, even if it's 1:59:59. That is my secret goal but any PR will do.
Tomorrow we'll leave Charleston around 10:00, get to Myrtle Beach around Noon and we're heading straight to the Expo to pick up my packet.
After the Expo we'll head to lunch somewhere and then I'm going to get dropped off at Old Time Pottery (I LOVE this place). They have one in Charlotte and Myrtle Beach but no Charleston :(
While I'm at Old Time Pottery Ricky will be at:
Yep, while I'm drooling over decorations and stuff Ricky will be making out his fishing wish list.
That's one of many things I hate about living in Charleston. We don't have good shopping at all. Charlotte has both these stores plus many more plus an awesome mall (South Park Mall if you ever are in the Charlotte area).
We check in our hotel at 4:00 and then we'll hit up some place for dinner later.
This morning I did 4 miles, 33:47, avg pace 8:26. Did some legs and arms after. Tomorrow I'm going to do a slow 3 miles and then I'll be ready for Sunday.
TGIF!!
Sunday I'm running the Myrtle Beach Mini Marathon (aka half marathon). I'm very excited for this race for a few reasons:
1) Hubby and I get a night away, just the two of us! This rarely happens. My parents are driving down from Charlotte to stay with Sophie this weekend. They arrive tonight and then we'll head out tomorrow morning for Myrtle Beach. Actually we're staying in Litchfield Beach at the Litchfield Beach and Golf Resort.
2) This will be the first half marathon that I'll run where it's not going to be raining. The previous two I've run were both miserable. Kiawah Island was rainy and cold, Charlotte Race Fest was severe thunderstorms and humid. Actually the weather is going to be fantastic. A cool morning and in the low 70's for a high and sunny.
3) The medals are very cool. They are in the shape of a surfboard and also serve as a bottle opener.
This is what the website says about the event:
We Were Named the Largest Running Event in Myrtle Beach
Our 2010 inaugural event was the 5th largest running event in South Carolina and the largest event in Myrtle Beach according to the South Carolina Runner's Gazette. Our race received rave reviews for amazing and entertaining course, most professionally organized event, best medals and perks and overall great experience! Come join us and experience this race for yourself! If you aren't ready for the 13.1 mile challenge, participant in our Coastal 5K benefitting the Grand Strand Humane Society!
I don't really have any set goals for this race. I just want to run well and feel strong. Last week I was able to run 13.1 miles in 2 hours and 3 minutes so I'm using this as my target time. I would LOVE to run a sub 2 hours, even if it's 1:59:59. That is my secret goal but any PR will do.
Tomorrow we'll leave Charleston around 10:00, get to Myrtle Beach around Noon and we're heading straight to the Expo to pick up my packet.
After the Expo we'll head to lunch somewhere and then I'm going to get dropped off at Old Time Pottery (I LOVE this place). They have one in Charlotte and Myrtle Beach but no Charleston :(
While I'm at Old Time Pottery Ricky will be at:
Yep, while I'm drooling over decorations and stuff Ricky will be making out his fishing wish list.
That's one of many things I hate about living in Charleston. We don't have good shopping at all. Charlotte has both these stores plus many more plus an awesome mall (South Park Mall if you ever are in the Charlotte area).
We check in our hotel at 4:00 and then we'll hit up some place for dinner later.
This morning I did 4 miles, 33:47, avg pace 8:26. Did some legs and arms after. Tomorrow I'm going to do a slow 3 miles and then I'll be ready for Sunday.
TGIF!!
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