Why Not Me?

It appears that I've placed in my age group for the Sue Krenn 15k this morning. That's all fine and good, but I was at work when the said race was taking place.

I wonder how fast I went?

That is all.


Saturday, February 26. 2011's Song:
Love Roller Coaster - Ohio Players, Red Hot Chili Peppers - Run DMZ

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Mexico

Travel websites always show this:


But this is the reality:

Weather

3-Day Weather Forecast for Ixtapa MX THU 22 89º F / 31º C 76º F / 24º C FRI 23 90º F / 32º C 76º F / 24º C SAT 24 90º F / 32º C 75º F / 24º C Forecast provided by IntelliCast.

I wonder if it will stop raining long enough for our friend's nuptials and getting in some fun in the sun?

I wonder if I'll actually use my running shoes for running?

I wonder if my GPS will work in Ixtapa?

See you sometimes next week!


Saturday's song:
Morning - Amos Lee

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Always Asking Questions

Activity: Run
Date: 07/07/09 10:30 AM
Distance: 3.12 miles
Time: 0:32:00
Speed: 5.9 mph
Pace: 10' 15 min/mile
Calories: 304

HIIT on the gym treadmill per B's written instructions. I managed to hit the gym when it wasn't so busy, so I was able to use a treadmill right in front of a mirror. The mirror really helps. I also fit in some sort of version of the workout he had written up for me. I fit in a couple sets of lunge and squat matrixes, squat and lunge reaches, and push-ups between loads of laundry. I've decided to make Tuesday an overlap day, where I do a workout and run.



A question for all you runners:

When racing and trying to improve upon each race event, do you go for an over all PR, as in lifetime PR, or do you attempt a PR for your current age group?

I'm trying to decide if it's worth it for me to attempt to get an overall PR (personal record) a 5k race. The last time I PRed in that event was in 2003 at 25:45. I know that's not the speediest time, not even for my age group, 50-54, there's some ridiculously fast women in my age group, but considering all my issues I wonder if it's something to pursue. I don't know how realistic this is. I just want to see what I could do with a 5k distance at this point, especially while building back up to a half marathon race pace for this fall and winter. As for the half marathon distance, I wasn't that fast to begin with, so I know I can PR there. When I began marathon training, the 5k distance took a back seat, and I used it as a recovery run, without any major expectations. Perhaps I should start putting a few expectations back into my runs. The past 7 months have been all about rehabbing enough to finish a marathon with no specific time goal. I did that. Yes, I was satisfied, but it was more of an unfinished business thing. Yes, I truly was happy for the rebound marathon, but it was not a "woohoo!" kind of thing. I'd like to get the "woohoo!" component back into my races.

Yesterday's song:
Hit Me With Your Best Shot - Pat Benatar - Miss Rachel

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