At 5:30am on race morning, I received an email with “IMPORTANT INFORMATION about the race”. I opened the email and read: Due to heat and humidity, the race has been changed from a 10k to a 5k.
Best news of the morning. (Granted it was only 5:30am and I had just woken up – but whatever, it made my day)
I knew I could run a 10k, no problem, but with last week’s 100 degree weather, a major lack of sleep, and a little foot problem that I will disclose in another post, I just didn’t feel ready for 6.2 miles. I think I was the only person at the race NOT complaining of the distance change.
It was already 82 degrees by 6:30am. The course is mostly flat – but isn’t shaded and it’s run on asphalt, so the sun can be brutal. Let’s just say I was sweating profusely when I crossed the finish line.
I felt pretty good. I was hanging out with my friends and excited about the afternoon activities. But, 400m into the race, I knew it would be a long 5k. I can’t totally explain it but I didn’t feel good or strong and nothing felt right. I think I would have dropped out if it had been a 10k.
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| I have only one thing to say about this picture: I need a tan ASAP |
Despite not having a great race personally, Lawyers Have Heart was a great race and I would recommend it to anyone looking for an easy, local 10k (or 5k).
Reasons you should run (and love) LHH:
- Race officials were on the course at 5am to change the race (from a 10k to 5k) – they were spot on with the measuring (with such short notice).
- Water, water, water – and more water
- Ice – there’s nothing better than crossing the finish line and getting a cup of ice
- Cold-water sponges on the course
- Volunteers – they were great & plenty to go around
- Georgetown Waterfront – I have a thing for local races that are easy to get to
Thanks to Pacers & American Heart Association for such a great race. I can’t wait for a 2012 rematch.
Stats
Time: 20:13
Overall Place: 220/3361
Age-Group Place: 16/534
Sex Place: 29/??
I have a new goal after running this race: break 20 minutes in a 5k race. I plan to accomplish this goal in 2011. (Since I’ve said it to the world, I am now held accountable to achieving said goal – thank you)
PS – shout-out to Allison at Runner-in-Progress who rocked the run. Also, thanks to Allison, I had my 1st blogger meet-up.
You are so fast!! I would be pumped if I could break 25 minutes in a 5k!
Oops don't think that worked – take two. Congrats!! that is awesome, you are so speedy and in such heat!
It was great to meet you on Saturday! You were definitely easy to spot in that shirt (and I love that the guy behind you in the photo is wearing a similar color). Hopefully we'll be at more of the same races!
Congrats on your speedy finish – I'm impressed you were so close to a PR in that weather. I'm sure you have a sub-20 in you!
Holy moly you are fast! I probably would've been one of those people complaining about the shortened distance, until I started running in 82 degree weather.. then I would've shut up 🙂
Ha! My PR in a 5k is barely breaking 30min! Holy fastness girl! I would guess that you could break 20 no problem if you were able to get that close in that heat. Looking at your PR's I have no clue how you keep that pace for so long. I'm amazed and impressed!
I will take your 20 minute time when you are tired of it. with regards to the Tan – beach time and now! 🙂 You are fun!! Hope your foot is okay? Is it PF?
wow, you are really fast. Your time makes my head spin!!!
I am only as fast as you in my dreams! I am a dc runner to maybe one day we might have a blogger meet up as well 🙂
Sounds like a great race! Wow 20 minutes for a 5k? I'm jealous!
Wow Speedy Mcspeedster! Way to go!!
man, I am behind!!!! way to go 20:13 is GREAT!! you go speedster! xx