Last Saturday, I had wanted to run a 5K race. I printed out the registration form & filled it out. I picked out my outfit, set my alarm and…… chickened out.
Why? Because my running sucks. I mean my 3 mile times have been almost 40 minutes!!, Yeah, seriously sucky!
I didn’t run this 5k in Saratoga
I did what ever runner would do, checked the race results. And guess what? The winner in my age group ran it in 37:xx!! Even with my sucky running, I think in a race, I would have beat that. (I ran a 5k with a broken foot in 29:xx) I could have won an AG award.
On Monday, my 3 mile run was a sweat fest but I did it in 35 minutes. I plan to run again today and tomorrow and if I am lucky it will be less humid and I will run faster. (Actually it’s just walk less often and I will have a faster time.)
Sept 7, 2013
Yep, this time I paid for the race and I plan to run it even if I suck.
Last year, I ran this race while recovering from a broken ankle and it was my first 5k under 30 minutes since the injury. I don’t plan to repeat that feat…yet.
GOALS:
- Have fun
- Finish uninjured
- Finish faster than my last 5k run walk (39:xx)
- Finish under 35 minutes
- Run most of the race
I don’t plan to go all out since I want to stop on the way home and add some more miles.
Happy Running! How competitive are you?
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I am not competitive at all, and sound like the polar opposite of you when it comes to racing, lol! I’m just happy to be able to run, and races are something to participate in – I don’t ever think I’ll win, but it’s fun to be with all the other runners.
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I never think I’ll win but races are fun and they make me run better. So I guess I am competitive. Sometimes that’s not such as good thing.
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I am competitive when I think that I can win. Bummer that you did not race, sounds like you could have won that. Oh well, you just have to get back out there! Before you know it you will break the 30 min barrier again!
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Oh, no! I’m pretty competitive, but mostly against myself. I don’t think I’ll ever win or place, but every time I go out, I get more experience and learn something about myself, or my running and it’s always a good experience. Sometimes it’s about the time, but not always. :hug:
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You are too funny! I know you will do great on your next race…glad things are getting better…I am not too fast either and just a bit competitive too! Blessings!
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I like your goals. You’ll meet all of them!
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I’m not competitive but unfortunately Dutch runners are. A 37 minute finish in Holland means you come in last. My first 5K was around 35 minutes back in 2009 and there were only 1 or 2 people slower with about at least a 1,000 runners. That’s why I don’t do many races these days. First my running sucks and I need to find my mojo and regular running back and second I need to get faster and run around 30 minutes. Even then I won’t ever win in my age group but it will give me more confidence.
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