Finally.
So...I've been holding out on y'all.
I didn't want to talk about it until it actually happened. Because I was gunning for it to happen last year...but then the only race of that distance I ran last year was in about an inch of wintry slushy crap and I just didn't have it in me in cold temps and I didn't have the training to back it up either. Yeah...I'm a sissy. Regardless, it still left me a bit disappointed with myself.
I didn't even mention it on here because I didn't want to get all cocky like some folks 'round these parts or jinx myself with some bad pre-race karma or anything. But after seeing how the numbers fell during the Shamrock Shuffle last month and the new PR in the half marathon distance, I knew I'd be crazy not to go and try it.
So...as you may or may not know...one of my running goals is a sub-30:00 5k.
And I did it.
I actually did it.
And I couldn't be more excited or proud of myself.
This little Jayhawk is no longer a back of packer. My time put me in the top 39% in my age group. And 51% overall.
I actually ran a 28:40 at yesterday's Ravenswood Run.
TWENTY-EIGHT : FORTY.
Not 29:59. Not 29:00 even.
A 28:40.
A time I was convinced was impossible for my body.
That's a 9:14 pace. And home girl doesn't run that fast. My previous PR was 31:04 (a 10:00 pace) and that's a respectable chunk off my time.
In events I have pushed myself and raced this year...I am 3 for 3 on the PR count.
On the way home from Saturday's 9 mile run (which I cranked out at an easy 11:20 pace) I was telling Mike that I feel as if things have finally clicked between my head, my legs and my lungs. I'm not sure if that makes sense at all to anyone out there...but it's like everything has finally aligned. I find myself able to go farther and faster than ever before. And that's pretty exciting for me. It took me about three years to get to this point. And I couldn't have done it without the help of some really good friends (who put up with my incessant whining about being so damn slow and encouraged me to do "bite me miles," track workouts and LT runs in freezing cold downpours), and one awesome triathlon program that I am so very privileged to be a part of.
Finally...I am tapping into my potential. And I can't wait to see what happens next.
Tonight? We spin. And then it's off to find my inner zen with some yoga.
I didn't want to talk about it until it actually happened. Because I was gunning for it to happen last year...but then the only race of that distance I ran last year was in about an inch of wintry slushy crap and I just didn't have it in me in cold temps and I didn't have the training to back it up either. Yeah...I'm a sissy. Regardless, it still left me a bit disappointed with myself.
I didn't even mention it on here because I didn't want to get all cocky like some folks 'round these parts or jinx myself with some bad pre-race karma or anything. But after seeing how the numbers fell during the Shamrock Shuffle last month and the new PR in the half marathon distance, I knew I'd be crazy not to go and try it.
So...as you may or may not know...one of my running goals is a sub-30:00 5k.
And I did it.
I actually did it.
And I couldn't be more excited or proud of myself.
This little Jayhawk is no longer a back of packer. My time put me in the top 39% in my age group. And 51% overall.
I actually ran a 28:40 at yesterday's Ravenswood Run.
TWENTY-EIGHT : FORTY.
Not 29:59. Not 29:00 even.
A 28:40.
A time I was convinced was impossible for my body.
That's a 9:14 pace. And home girl doesn't run that fast. My previous PR was 31:04 (a 10:00 pace) and that's a respectable chunk off my time.
In events I have pushed myself and raced this year...I am 3 for 3 on the PR count.
On the way home from Saturday's 9 mile run (which I cranked out at an easy 11:20 pace) I was telling Mike that I feel as if things have finally clicked between my head, my legs and my lungs. I'm not sure if that makes sense at all to anyone out there...but it's like everything has finally aligned. I find myself able to go farther and faster than ever before. And that's pretty exciting for me. It took me about three years to get to this point. And I couldn't have done it without the help of some really good friends (who put up with my incessant whining about being so damn slow and encouraged me to do "bite me miles," track workouts and LT runs in freezing cold downpours), and one awesome triathlon program that I am so very privileged to be a part of.
Finally...I am tapping into my potential. And I can't wait to see what happens next.
Tonight? We spin. And then it's off to find my inner zen with some yoga.
Labels: PR, Ravenswood Run
posted by Iron Jayhawk at 9:24 AM
28 Camper Comments:
AWESOME!!!!!!! Congrats!!!!
DUDE! NICE JOB. yaya! you rock lady girl!
Great job RJ you should be very proud of that time. I am happy for you that things are clicking, what a great feeling.
That's awesome!
Yay for Puerto Rico! You’ll be missed in the back of the pack but we’ll find someone to take your place. So, does this mean a name change of sorts, like ‘Running Really Fast Jayhawk’?
Woot!! I told you that you were amazing...just kidding! You didn't hear me say that! Things are clicking for me this year too so I know EXACTLY what you mean!
congrats congrats congrats!!!
Loved the photo you sent, you guys are the cutest couple ever!
Congrats on the sub-30 5K!
Yes, it TOTALLY rocks when the stars align (body, breathing, brain!) and you get in a super running groove, blowing all of your previous experiences out of the water. Congrats and ENJOY the fruits of your labor and the excitement that comes with it!!!
Congrats. What an awesome PR. Lotta time came off the board on that one. 5Ks are hard because they're so...fast. If you don't get it going right from the start, it's over (in terms of time).
Congrats! Your progress has been so impressive this year - three new PRs, wow!
BTW, I first stumbled across your blog last fall and I sort of credit you for introducing me to the RBF world :)
WOOT!! Congratulations!!
Congrats. Keep up the good work.
Way to Rock it! The way you are running and training these days, I'll bet it is not the only PR you set this year. Congrats.
OMG we ran the same pace this weekend!
high fives. we RULE.
Congrats on the PR. You're getting speedy. :)
YAY!!! You rock girl! We'd be perfect running partners, b/c I'm right where you are. Long runs are slow (11-ish) but last night I did a 4 miler at a 10:18 pace...pretty good for me. Under 9:30! You were FLYING!!! Congrats!! So I'll pull you up the hills at Kansas if you pull me on the run, ok? DEAL!
Congrats on the PR!!
Oh my gosh! I'm so excited for you and jealous at hte same time! Coming from someone who doesn't run that fast either- I'm totally impressed with your 5K time! You must have worked really hard and really pushed yourself! GREAT JOB!!!
Outstanding!!!!
You seriously rock, chica!! Congrats...
AWESOME! Big ol' congrats to you.
WOOH WHOO!!!! Nice job!!!!
Congrats on a great finish!
Nice job!!
congrats!! and a great time.
Groet Rinus.
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holy shit - i knew you could do it! you are so awesome (pecking away with Liv on my arm!)
wait, do you realize this 5k time projects to a 4:39 marathon time?!? That would be a killer PR!! GO FOR IT!
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