Tuesday, December 28, 2010

untapped speed ...

On Sunday, I was supposed to run my last race of 2010 - a 5K. I was super excited for it. After a fantastic 8K PR in November and a strong base established, I was primed to run fast. Plus, the 5K is a distance that I LOVE, but never seem to build into my race schedule.

So, I was all set. Uber-cute outfit picked out. Mental game on point. And despite running 24 miles in the two days prior, I felt strong. I was going to crush my PR (24:09). But then, it snowed.

And for the first time in a VERY long time, I wasn't a "runner first, logical thinker second." J didn't want me to drive to the race (honestly, the roads were bad) and I actually listened to him - taking my first DNS EVER.

I was totally bummed. I wanted, no, NEEDED to know how fast I could run. So, I put on my uber-cute outfit and hit the treadmill for my own Christmas 5K.

I set the treadmill incline to 1%. I hit the button for the pace I was hoping to run (7:30) and I was off. The first mile was comfortable, so I pushed it a little. But still, mile two seemed to fly by, so I sped up again. And when I finished, the display looked like this ...

Yeah, that's right. 22:55 (7:23 pace). A 1:14 improvement over my 5K PR from May. And then I started thinking that maybe Mel's right. I might have some untapped speed in me after all ...
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28 comments:

  1. AnonymousDecember 28, 2010 at 10:07 AM

    Woot, Woot!!! that's an awesome time and you did it in your cute outfit to boot!!! Yeah for you!!!!!!!

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  2. LisaDecember 28, 2010 at 10:11 AM

    Go speed racer, go! That's just awesome!!!!!!!

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  3. UnknownDecember 28, 2010 at 10:21 AM

    You're such a rock star! What a great run and a great idea to make it happen anyway. Fun!

    Winks & Smiles,
    Wifey

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  4. Shellyrm ~ just a country runnerDecember 28, 2010 at 10:23 AM

    Nice speedy 5k! Congrats on a new PR.

    But will we have to wait for the next race to see that super cute outfit? You know we come here for fashion direction along with the running stuff. ;-)

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  5. Running RicigDecember 28, 2010 at 11:02 AM

    that's awesome! congrats! You are super speedy

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  6. KovasPDecember 28, 2010 at 11:02 AM

    Great job on the PR - you need to give the super cute outfit its due!

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  7. Runners FuelDecember 28, 2010 at 11:11 AM

    Awesome PR! Keep up the good work!!

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  8. TriciaDecember 28, 2010 at 11:36 AM

    whoohooo thats awesome!

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  9. RunToTheFinishDecember 28, 2010 at 11:39 AM

    your progress is amazing and seriously makes me realize I need to keep pushing myself! way to go

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  10. AnonymousDecember 28, 2010 at 11:57 AM

    Your speed is definitely untapped. You've been building mileage and not focussing on speed. Now you have that huge base so pushing yourself to go faster is that much easier.
    Way to go, Speedy!

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  11. Leah FDecember 28, 2010 at 12:20 PM

    Awesome! I've always found running fast on the treadmill more difficult than running fast on roads so just wait until you get to unleash that speed outside!

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  12. Allie @ The Constant PursuitDecember 28, 2010 at 1:13 PM

    WOAH! You're on FIRE! I wish I had some of that speed in me!

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  13. AnonymousDecember 28, 2010 at 1:20 PM

    That is smokin' fast!!! Awesome time, and glad you pushed it out on the tread since you had that DNS.

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  14. The Hungry Runner GirlDecember 28, 2010 at 1:59 PM

    DANG WOMAN!! You are a speed demon. You definitely have some untapped speed I am loving it! P.S. Buy my plane ticket and I will be there in a heart beat to cook for you!

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  15. Pretend this is realDecember 28, 2010 at 2:46 PM

    Fantastic "race"! Way to push your limits!

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  16. AimeeDecember 28, 2010 at 3:19 PM

    Nice job speedy! I love how you did your own 5k on the treadmill in your cute outfit! :)

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  17. KatieDecember 28, 2010 at 3:39 PM

    wowza, nice job!

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  18. racing dawnDecember 28, 2010 at 3:40 PM

    Sweet! Way to end the year with a PR!!!

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  19. HannahDecember 28, 2010 at 4:59 PM

    Woman! Way to go! I love it when Mothers of Many kick ass. You are awesome. So awesome!

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  20. Karen SealDecember 28, 2010 at 5:52 PM

    WOW! That's awesome! Congrats!!! :0)

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  21. Mel -Tall Mom on the RunDecember 28, 2010 at 7:18 PM

    Of course I am RIGHT.. :) Been telling you this for some time my friend.. You rock!!

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  22. ChristineDecember 28, 2010 at 8:26 PM

    Wow, that is a huge PR!! Congrats!!!

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  23. H LoveDecember 29, 2010 at 2:04 AM

    Ummmm yeah you are speedy! Nice job!

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  24. Silly Girl RunningDecember 29, 2010 at 4:13 AM

    Woooohoooo! Disney turned you into a speed monster! :)

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  25. TerriDecember 29, 2010 at 9:05 AM

    That is awesome! Wanna share any secrets??? Seriously - I'd love to build a little speed - what did you do?

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  26. LizDecember 29, 2010 at 9:13 AM

    you are a speed goddess. i will bow down to you in the hopes of speeding up myself.

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  27. Kurt @ Becoming An IronmanDecember 31, 2010 at 1:55 PM

    Everyone has a little bit of power in them they never tap into. Keep pushing and you'll be under 20 minutes in no time.

    Congrats!!

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  28. MarleneJanuary 3, 2011 at 9:27 AM

    You were FLYING on that treadmill! Congrats!!!! Seriously speedy.

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