The Kennett Run - Small Town, Big Race, Strong Community!
Yesterday was the Kennett Run. It is a big race (over 3,000 people) in our community. The Kennett Run Charities help various causes in our community. And our community is a strong one as the race advertises. Last year was the first time I ran in the Kennett Run 5k race. I had volunteered 2 years ago and vowed to run it in 2011. The race had a 10k, 5k, 10k power run, and 5k power run. Last year when I ran it, it was the first 5k I had run in 3 years. It was the first race I ran after losing my weight. I was nervous, but I PR’d. More than likely, because of the weight loss. My first 5k race in 2005 I had a time of 49:49. Last year’s race was 34:46. A big improvement! But yesterday, I shaved off 1 minute 16 seconds off my time; I had a 33:30. I am getting closer to my goal of running a 5k in less than 30 minutes. That is my goal by the end of the summer. I feel like I could have come closer to my goal yesterday, but the course is a hilly one and my hip doesn’t do hills very well right now. It was also hot and I am not use to the heat just yet. I feel my goal is within reach. I just need to be smart about it and work on getting faster without injury.
My son also participated in the race. He chose to do the 10 Power Run. This entails bench pressing his body weight. Depending on how many presses he does, 60 seconds would get taken off his 10k run time. I have to give him props for trying, but he was unable to bench press his body weight. Side Note: Women bench press 60% of their body weight. His 10k run time was 46:12. Not bad for not having trained for the triathlon season just yet. He’s been busy pole vaulting on track & field which doesn’t entail a whole lot of running.
All in all yesterday’s race was a good one. However, I’m looking at you sub 30 minute 5k. Watch out!
For those of you having a hard time voting for my Photo Contest Picture…
@ Robindoesrunning
I thought of you when I saw this. That’s all.
How is it possible?
How is it possible to have gained weight after running 10 mile this weekend?
A goal of mine for the last seven years has been accomplished!
The Broad Street Run has been a goal of mine for the last seven years. Although…I didn’t really know it at the time. Let me explain. Seven years ago, I was at a Girls Night Out with all my “Mommy” friends. I overheard two friends discussing their training for their “10.” Something resonated with me about their conversation. I wanted to be “that mommy” who works all day; comes home and takes care of the kids, home, and all that is expected; and then has time to “train” for a 10k. That’s right, a 10k. I thought they were talking about a 10k at the time. Little did I know they were discussing the Broad Street Run, a 10 miler. I think if I knew they were talking about 10 miles I wouldn’t have even let myself dream of such an accomplishment.
A few days pass and I said something to my husband about how I would like to run a 10k. Now, you must understand, at the time I was a 43 year old, 203 lb. depressed woman with aches and pains that I had no reason to have. He chuckled and said, “I’ll give you a $1,000 dollars if you run one within a year.” I thought, that’s not enough money for all that hard work I would have to do to run 6.2 miles. But then, BUT THEN, he had the gall to walk away and turn back and say to me, “I have NO Confidence in you whatsoever that I will give you $5,000 if you run a 10k.” Now that made me angry motivated. Well, I didn’t accomplish it within that year. Injuries eventually took its toll. However, I didn’t stop trying as each year passed. Even though the bet was off, I grew to enjoy running. Not how I feel during the run. That just totally sucks most of the time. It’s the afterwards and the people I have met because of running that keeps me going. Last August, I finally accomplished the 10k two days before my 50th birthday. Yesterday, however, I accomplished what I couldn’t even have dreamed possible 7 years ago. I ran, RAN the Broad Street Run 10 miler! I didn’t walk once. I ran as I gracefully drank gulped down Gatorade, Gu, and water. I began to well up with tears as I approached the finish line while sprinting! What’s next you ask? Hmmm… how about a Half-Marathon?
I’m in 11th Place in the Yurbuds Photo Contest. Just a handful of more votes and I will be in 10th place. Could I ask a favor of all of you? vote for me? Please? I would really, really appreciate it. THANK YOU to all that have voted. You can vote ONCE A DAY up until the end of the contest on June 4th. AND, thanks to all who REBLOGGED my original post!!!!!! I have some new followers because of YOU!! - which is so AWESOME!!!!
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On to other news, The Broad Street Run is two days away. I have dreamed of running this for 7 years. However, I could not realistically even fathom running it until this year. It is my version of a marathon at the moment. Eighty-five (85) pounds lighter sure makes running easier (not necessarily all that faster). I am excited, nervous, and worried. I’m worried about my hamstring that has bothered me all winter long. For the last couple of weeks it has felt GREAT, but my last run, MY LAST RUN, the tightness has come back and is making me worried that it will prevent me from finishing - something I know I CAN do as long as I DON’T mess up the hammy anymore than I already have. So I ask, all of you to Pray for no more injuries and Vote for my photo.
PS. Excited about the Expo tomorrow and picking up my race packet!
Joan
Ready as I’ll ever be
The Broad Street Run (10 miler) is on Sunday. I will have completed my training for it tomorrow. I loosely stuck to a plan I found on the internet. I tailored it to me and my life’s schedule, as well as my physical ability. I believe I am ready. I am more nervous about how I am going to go about getting to the start line, than I am about the race itself. Is that normal? I will be running with 30,000 of my closest friends. Well, really more like 7 people I know and about 29,993 that I’m sure are just as nice. Good luck to Julie (twotwentyeight) and the thousands of others running on Sunday.
