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AW First 5K

I ran my first 5k today! Reading all of your expert advice was so helpful as I prepped for today!

I finished slower than my goal (30m), at 32:38. However, I was 4th in my age group (25-29)! I was just a minute from 3rd, darnit.

 Sound slow? It may have been the sustained 35-40 mph winds, or the 246ft incline (was not a loop). Our airport has stopped all flights in & out as it has picked up even more this afternoon. Yuck. It was tough weather & a tough course, but finishing was FABULOUS!

Thanks to all of you for being such an encouraging group. I love seeing all of your great accomplishments, & I'm anxious for my upcoming races! 

Baby Birthday Ticker Ticker
2012 Races: 3/18 Shamrock Shuffle 5k; 4/14 E.R. Race for Autism 5k (PR! 25:58); 6/9 Riudoso Sprint Triathlon; 6/24 Chunky Monkey 10K; 7/29 Cochiti Lake Olympic Triathlon; 9/16 Chips & Salsa 1/2 Marathon; 10/21 Duke City 1/2 Marathon; 12/2 Rock & Roll 1/2 Marathon in Vegas!

Re: AW First 5K

  • That's awesome! 

    When you mentioned the wind, I figured you must be somewhere near me.  And it looks like you're in Albuquerque!  I'm down in Carlsbad, and it's crazy windy here today too.

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    2011 Bests
    5K-22:49 10K-47:38 Half Mary-1:51:50
    2012 Race Report
    1/1-New Year's 5K-22:11
    2/11-Sweetheart Classic 4-mile-29:49
    3/24-Coulee Chase 5K-21:40
    5/6-Colorado Marathon-4:08:30
    5/28-Bolder Boulder 10K
  • imageBridgetMc:

    That's awesome! 

    When you mentioned the wind, I figured you must be somewhere near me.  And it looks like you're in Albuquerque!  I'm down in Carlsbad, and it's crazy windy here today too.

    Well hey, neighbor!! Yes, it is nuts today! Our neighbors light post blew over into their driveway, yikes! Looking forward to Spring winds dying down! 

    Baby Birthday Ticker Ticker
    2012 Races: 3/18 Shamrock Shuffle 5k; 4/14 E.R. Race for Autism 5k (PR! 25:58); 6/9 Riudoso Sprint Triathlon; 6/24 Chunky Monkey 10K; 7/29 Cochiti Lake Olympic Triathlon; 9/16 Chips & Salsa 1/2 Marathon; 10/21 Duke City 1/2 Marathon; 12/2 Rock & Roll 1/2 Marathon in Vegas!
  • Yay!!! That is awesome!!! Congrats! :)
  • Congratulations of your first 5K!  Are you hooked now?
  • image12/08/07Soon2BeMrsE:
    Congratulations of your first 5K!  Are you hooked now?

    Thanks!!! Yes, I totally am!

    Baby Birthday Ticker Ticker
    2012 Races: 3/18 Shamrock Shuffle 5k; 4/14 E.R. Race for Autism 5k (PR! 25:58); 6/9 Riudoso Sprint Triathlon; 6/24 Chunky Monkey 10K; 7/29 Cochiti Lake Olympic Triathlon; 9/16 Chips & Salsa 1/2 Marathon; 10/21 Duke City 1/2 Marathon; 12/2 Rock & Roll 1/2 Marathon in Vegas!
  • Fantastic work! Congratulations on your run :-)

  • Congrats on finishing your first!
  • Woohooo!! GREAT JOB!! 
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