Team TJ
This morning I ran the Fraser Counseling Center 5K. This race benefits Helen's Haven, a local safe house for abused children.
I didn't have high hopes for a great time since I have been fighting a sore shin for a few days. To try to combat the sore leg, I bought new shoes Tuesday night. I've heard many times, never run a race in brand new shoes. Well, they weren't new since I ran in them once already.
I started the race very near the front for the first time and I'll say that makes a huge difference in race traffic. My first mile was a pain free 9 minutes. At the turn around I looked at my watch and saw 14:06....happy! The run back to the finish was downhill, well as downhill as it gets in coastal Georgia. When I made the turn into the parking area at the YMCA I could see 27x on the clock! I crossed the finish line at 27:54, a huge new PR for me!! My previous PR was 29:19. How do you PR a race by 1:25 with a sore shin? Who cares how, I did it! Really, don't doubt your ability and you can accomplish more than you will ever imagine!
Here's a shot of TJ waiting for me to finish.
Almost there...
Hitting the finish line with a big new PR
Me and my two best supporters!
2nd Place in the 45-54 AG! Bib #2 must have been good luck!
Thanks for taking time to read my RR.
Running for TJ because he can't.
YAYpril - B-Plus
Congrats on your huge PR and AG award! That's so great!
You Rang?
Congratulations on your AG award and your shiny new PR! I also love your bib number... #2!
RIck
Rick
PR: 5k 25:01 (10/15) 10k: 57:44 (7/14) HM: 1:57 (5/15) FM: 4:55 (1/15)
Congrats Robert! Your hard work is paying off!
Congrats on the award and love the pic of you in front of the sign.
Great job Robert! Looks like I was a beautiful day!
First Race
Hot Chocolate 5K Chicago November 4, 2012 30:17
Second Race
Penguin in the Park 5K Decatur Illinois March 23,2013 27:08
Scott
Nice job. Plenty more PRs to come.
Former Bad Ass
Congrats on the PR and the AG award. TJ must be very proud.
Damaris
Mmmmm...beer
Great job on the PR and AG award!!
-Dave
My running blog
Goals | sub-18 5k | sub-3 marathon 2:56:46!!
Woohoo! That's fantastic! Congratulations on the big PR and AG award! Great job, Robert, I'm so happy for you. I'm sure the love and support from your two awesome fans helped you a lot. Thanks, for sharing with us those great pictures!
PRs: Boston Marathon, 3:27, April 15th 2013
Cornwall Half-Marathon, 1:35, April 27th 2013
18 marathons, 18 BQs since 2010
Anomalous
Congratulations on the PR and AG!
Half Fanatic #3091 ~ Marathon debut: 11/16/13 Anthem Richmond Marathon
"Run from what’s comfortable. Forget safety. Live where you fear to live. Destroy your reputation. Be notorious." - Rumi
Congrats Robert on the PR.
Way to go, Robert!! Congrats on your shiny new PR and on your AG award!! You totally ROCKED it!!
But The Smile That I Sent Out Returned With You.
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Nice, Robert! You are rocking those socks!!
That is a cause that is near and dear to my heart.
Congrats on the PR!
Don't call me Buttercup!
Whoo hooo!! I knew you got a PR on this one, but I didn't realize you had an AG placement, as well!! Congrats!
Slow and steady wins the.... wait a second! I've been lied to!