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| 5K travesty...but I will be back (Read 346 times) |
runNC |
posted: 7/21/2008 at 7:02 PM |
So...my story in a nutshell...
I am pretty new to running...
I had run two 5K's in the spring and finished at 20:41 and 20:43 respectively. My goal was to try to get under 20 minutes...so, I started the training routine (8 weeks, speed workouts, long runs, etc.). I signed up for a flat 5k race in Beaufort, NC this past weekend, July 19th. The heat and humidity were outrageous at 90 degrees and seemingly 150% humidity...
I started the race I thought at a pretty hard but managable pace, only to notice that my first mile was way faster then intended (5:39). I throttled back a bit and they hosed us down at about the 1.5 mile mark (I was starting to feel heated at this point). At 2 miles my bosy still felt in control but I was fighting the mental anguish telling me to stop (we all get that little voice . At 2.5 miles, I noticed I was in 4th or 5th place, so a second wind told me to run harder...at 2.75 miles, it happened...my head started aching a bit and I looked down at my legs, they were still moving at a pretty good clip but it almost looked as though I was waddling like a duck...right at 3 miles (18:47 time), I thought I was at the finish line and kinda slowed down... then tried to restart when I realized I was not in control of my body (I was hallucinating). A few folks rushed out of the crowd and grabbed my arms, before I knew it I couldn't stand up anymore and they caught me as I stumbled. Quickly paramedics layed me on the sidewalk and they were taking my blood pressure and throwing icy cold towels over my body...unbelievable...after 10-12 minutes of being treated, I slowly regained control over my body, though I was still a bit light headed...I walked to the finish line unassisted and people cheered me crazily as they had seem my will to finish the race...
Although goal wasn't officially reached yet, I was overwhelmed with the general sense of humanity and how people really just wanted to see someone "not give up"...love this sport. |
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posted: 7/21/2008 at 8:15 PM |
Great report.
I think the worst races always turn out to be the best. This is the one you'll never forget and the one you'll learn the most from and you'll probably go back to the same on next year and run a sub-19:00 |
E-mail: JakeKnight2002@aol.com
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posted: 7/21/2008 at 11:17 PM |
| Oh gosh - I too applaud your ability to persevere! Congrats on your race! |
| PB: 36:44 2008 STWM 5k ... now to bring that lower... |
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posted: 7/22/2008 at 12:33 AM |
way to HTFU and finish.
Ran a race this weekend also- 88% humidity- alas- my fat butt can't run fast like you.
But you taught alot of people a good lesson. HTFU |
Goal:weight to healthy range 220>>172 now (work in progress)
5K 27:14 June 28,2008- first race (3rd in age group)
5K NEW PR:25:30 - Aug 16, 2008
10K PR:56:53 Labor Day 2008 (First 10K race)
HM PR: April 19, 2009 Union Hospital New Philadelphia, Ohio
26.2 PR: maybe in 2 years? |
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54 of 100 pushups |
posted: 7/22/2008 at 2:33 AM |
| Quote from runNC on 7/21/2008 at 7:02 PM: ...unbelievable...after 10-12 minutes of being treated, I slowly regained control over my body, though I was still a bit light headed...I walked to the finish line unassisted and people cheered me crazily as they had seem my will to finish the race...
Although goal wasn't officially reached yet, I was overwhelmed with the general sense of humanity and how people really just wanted to see someone "not give up"...love this sport.
I would cheer for that too. You earned some serious HTFU points there. |
| Son, when you participate in sporting events, it's not whether you win or lose; it's how drunk you get. -- Homer Simpson |
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posted: 7/22/2008 at 12:59 PM |
For somebody who's new to running, it sure sounds like you picked the right place to crash. Glad those nice folks were there to help you out, hope you're none the worse for wear and tear.
Definite HTFU points for gittin' back on the horse, way to go! |
Ed
Tuesday Good Times 5K series in Lowell, MA (So sad it's over)
2008: HTFU and BQ at BayState Marathon
Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy |
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