RunningAHEAD - Topic: I Did It! My First Sub-20:00 5k!

Luke79

posted: 4/13/2013 at 2:41 PM

You look thinner bud.

I would have paid money to see you in that last .1 mile...you must have been fucking BALLIN.

Grats on a huge 5k milestone. You're officially fast now Smile

Baboon

delicate flower

posted: 4/13/2013 at 2:48 PM

Rock n roll. Great job, LRB! Now go faster next time.

<3

flarunner

posted: 4/13/2013 at 2:49 PM

Congratulations, Rick!

Now that you've set the bar high, you're going to accomplish some great stuff this racing season!

DavePNW

posted: 4/13/2013 at 3:14 PM

Um, did he mention he finished 4th overall, out of 1118?

Dave

Jack K.

uʍop ǝpᴉsdn sǝʇᴉɹʍ ʇI

posted: 4/13/2013 at 3:22 PM

Man, that is smokin' fast!!! Treat yourself to a few good beers tonight. They are well deserved!!

Oski 2.0

Hip Redux

posted: 4/13/2013 at 3:23 PM

Dude, when you tackle that mile race again you are going to crush it if you were capable of a 6:15 in the third mile of a 5k!

Congrats on a great race!

Awood_Runner

Smaller By The Day

posted: 4/13/2013 at 3:34 PM

Amazing job! I'm also glad to see that other people are having great success with Daniels. His book was the first running book I read, and still the only one. I feel like I'm still learning from it. It makes more sense, the more time I spend running and the more times I reference it. I'm still amazed that you finished with such a great time, after such a messy start. Very impressive.

Improvements

Weight 100 pounds lost

5K 31:02 Sept. 2012 / 23:36 Sept. 2013 (Same Course)

10K 48:59 April 2013

HM 2:03:56 Nov. 2012 / 1:46:50 March 2013

MARATHON 3:57:33 Nov. 2013

LRB

posted: 4/13/2013 at 3:40 PM
modified: 4/13/2013 at 3:40 PM

My official time has been adjusted to 19:57, which ironically, is what my Garmin read. That was really bothering me so I am glad that was figured out!

So_Im_a_Runner

Go figure

posted: 4/13/2013 at 3:43 PM

Congrats! Your training has been great, and you deserve this for getting your butt out there for all those winter runs. Nice job keeping your head and making the most of the day. Maybe the negative split 5k is the trick!

Trying to find some more hay to restock the barn

LRB

posted: 4/13/2013 at 3:59 PM

Quote from DavePNW on 4/13/2013 at 2:02 PM:

Readers should be aware that photo in singlet & shorts was taken at about 38 degrees, 30 wind chill.

Yes, it was cold as hell! You should see what I am wearing now, I look like I am heading to Antarctica!

We're gonna have to hook up for a run one of these days. You got hills out there right? Maybe I'll come out there for a trot one of these days.

Thanks peeps! I could not believe my eyes when I finally looked at my watch. It was an incredible moment!

D, I dropped about 20 LB's.

Bruce you're right, he never saw it coming, but I have been the rabbit before too, doh!

Jack, a foo getting his drank on tonight fo sho!

Thanks again everyone!

Nevrgivup

posted: 4/13/2013 at 4:52 PM

Congrats Rick!! You look great BTW. LOVE the shoes!!! Happy for you. Big grin

Running is my mental-Ctrl-Alt-Del.

TheBanshee

Trail Monster

posted: 4/13/2013 at 4:56 PM

Congrats speedy ho! Wink

2013 races:

3/17 Shamrock Marathon

4/20 North Coast 24 Hour

7/27 Burning RIver 100M

8/24 Baker 50M

10/5 Oil Creek (distance to be determined)

Brands I Heart:

Just B.S.

posted: 4/13/2013 at 5:01 PM
modified: 4/13/2013 at 5:01 PM

Quote from LRB on 4/13/2013 at 1:03 PM:

Oh yeah, here is the obligatory 'ho pic....

Because well, Imma 'ho. ; )

Superb!!!

And the super fast time ain't bad either. Wink

LRB

posted: 4/13/2013 at 5:25 PM
modified: 4/13/2013 at 5:27 PM

Quote from Nevrgivup on 4/13/2013 at 4:52 PM:

Congrats Rick!! You look great BTW. LOVE the shoes!!! Happy for you.

Thanks!

Scrape actually recommended them...well, indirectly. He actually kicked quite a bit of running game when he posted here. I would give him a chest pound, but he would probably flip me the bird in return lol!

Awood, Daniels is a tough nut to crack, but I really enjoy the challenge!

Banshee, I laughed my ass off at that! That was so random!

Thanks everyone!

AmiK

Ball of Fury

posted: 4/13/2013 at 5:31 PM

Seriously, you finished 4th?? That is amazing!!

PRs: 5K 22:59, 10K 46:54,HM: 1:51:15

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