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Re: First race of this year...

bellsway — Mon, 11 May 2009 23:23:18 GMT

You're right about that. Ran a very hilly 30K in March. I averaged 11+ min. miles and won my age group because I was the only 60 - 65 female ;). However the 70+ year old female winner beat me by 30 min.! Couldn't do that time if my pants were on fire HA. Guess if you're still running at our age, you've got to enjoy it no matter how fast or slow.

Re: First race of this year...

PedDoc1 — Mon, 11 May 2009 18:03:00 GMT

I have to laugh about the age thing. You "old *****" are REALLY fast. The race I was in Saturday had a 60+ year old gentleman take 36th (2 ahead of me) in the half marathon with a time of 1:44:55. Ain't nothin' slow about that!!!!!

Re: First race of this year...

zookeeperrunning — Mon, 11 May 2009 13:56:59 GMT

Mike,

Thanks!! Yeah it is going to be EXTREMELY challenging. I definitely didn't know exactly what I was getting in to when I signed up. But I am not a quitter, and since I have heard some feed back from others that they think it's funny I'm even trying it, well, that's all I needed to hear!! I have 4 months to get ready for it, and am waiting to get the course map from the director, and then I'm headed out to practice, so I can prove to everyone out there that I can finish it. Even if I have to crawl across the finish line with cuts and scraps and bushes hanging off of me!! I will finish, probably dead last, but I will finish!!

KEEP ON RUNNING!!!

Carey

Re: First race of this year...

bellsway — Mon, 11 May 2009 13:51:10 GMT

Don't sell us Methusilas short! I'm almost 62 and run only slightly faster than you do. Like my faster friends tell me...at least we are out there doing it. There are many people in the over 50 crowd whose only run is into the convience store for a snack or a pack of cigarettes. The good news for us is that even at my slower speed I'm moving up in the standings because there are less 60 to 65s in the race :^0. Make sure you take the time to enjoy that race. Don't let those young'uns start you out on a pace that is too fast. My bet is there'll be another 5K in your future. Have fun and let us know how it goes.

Re: First race of this year...

zookeeperrunning — Mon, 11 May 2009 13:46:28 GMT

irana5kat50,

Thanks for your reply, but I think you may have been confused by my post. First, I am not a zookeeper, I only use that as a screen name because I am always running my 4 kids around, and always on the go. My house feels like a zoo, hence the name, zookeeperrunning!! Second, I stated that I had only run twice in the month prior to the race, not that I have only ever run two miles. I am glad to hear about your upcoming first 5k...I wish you the best of luck with it. And HAPPY BIRTHDAY a little early!!

KEEP ON RUNNING!!

Carey

Re: First race of this year...

irana5kat50 — Mon, 11 May 2009 13:24:09 GMT

I just registered for my first 5K ever...in my life! I turn 50 on the 20th of May and the race is on the 17th. It will be at our county zoo which I thought was ironic and why I replied to your post. I am excited, but scared to death. I run 3 miles about 6 times a week, with a 4 or 5 miler here and there on the treadmill. It is incredibly hard for me to run outside but I keep plugging away. Some days I have to incorporate a walk rest or two to get through it. On the treadmill I feel like an olympian, but I know they frown on bringing you treadmill to races. LOL I run a 12.30 minute mile. (or less if I have to do a recuperating walk) I am so slow but I think what the heck I am almost as old as Methusila. I think that it is so cool that you pushed through the entire 5K after only consistantly running 2 miles. I would be thrilled with a 130th place finish. I am dreading finishing last, but someone has to, right?

Re: First race of this year...

lifl2003 — Mon, 11 May 2009 12:34:38 GMT

Congrats on teh race. Always remember "slow and steady wins the race"

The Dam half looks very challenging!! Good luck with the prep and the race..

Mike

Re: First race of this year...

zookeeperrunning — Sun, 10 May 2009 00:46:11 GMT

Len,

Yes this was my first 5k. I did a 10k before, but that was probably 17-18 years ago!! That race, I did finish dead last, and I definitely was not even remotely prepared for it. So that race, and finishing last will always be in the back of my mind at every single race I run!! Thank you for all of the advice and support you have given me over the last 9 months!!

KEEP ON RUNNING!!

Carey

Re: First race of this year...

zookeeperrunning — Sun, 10 May 2009 00:40:08 GMT

Just want to say "thanks" to everyone for all of the posts and support. It really does mean a lot to me!!

KEEP ON RUNNING!!!

Carey

Re: First race of this year...

crl8686 — Sat, 09 May 2009 23:43:28 GMT

Marykb wrote:

31 minutes for a first 5K is pretty good. I'm surprised you were 130 out of 160 with that time (that is usually a "middle of the pack" for me) but every race is different. Some funs runs I've been in, you might have won a medal for that time, other more competitive races you would be bringing up the rear.

Small doesn't always mean laid back...I've run in some small local 5K's where the field turned out to be frightfully fast. As an example, my son's old elementary school sponsors an annual kid's mile run and a 5K run - and I have never done the 5K. I was all set to enter it one year, till I found out that the last place finisher the previous year was an acquaintance with a time of about 25 min. Had I entered the 5K, I would have finished dead last - at about 26 min. Fortunately not all small races are like that.