RunningAHEAD - Topic: From 15K to Half Marathon

Amy Barrow

RN

posted: 10/9/2008 at 8:01 PM

Saturday is my half marathon on my trec to set state age group records for ~~10K~~, 5K, ~~10m~~, 1m, 4m, ~~15k~~, half mar, and 8k (Thanksgiving Day). This record is my hardest since it is 1:30. I ran 15K weekend before last and managed 1:00:49 so I believe I am ready to do this. It is relatively flat and the weather is going to be 60 degrees at the start (hopefully no wind). Supposed to be a flat course. My husband has been training with me and will run too. This will be extra added impetus to run fast as I love to beat him every chance I get. Kind of stressed right now, this being my last semester of nursing school (and the "weed out" semester at my school). Naturally, I am trying to keep my string of A's alive and working part time in the ICU at the hospital. Standing up takes a little out of my old legs but I managed to get tomorrow off so I am planning to sit in bed all day. Some guy from Running Times called today and I believe he is talking about doing some article in the Age Group Aces section. He wants to talk... My most favorite race is going to be Bowling Green 10k, though. It is Oct 25. They have prizes for open, masters, and grandmasters. This will be my first year as a grandmasters and I hope I will win it. That's my racing report for awhile. Wish me luck.

gfischer

Cryptic

posted: 10/9/2008 at 8:13 PM

Good Luck to you. I am sure you will smash it. Look forward to the report.

rvelich

Another Passion

posted: 10/9/2008 at 8:57 PM

Best of luck to you, Amy!

Rick
"The will to win means nothing without the will to prepare." - Juma Ikangaa
"I wanna go fast." Ricky Bobby
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norrin_radd

posted: 10/9/2008 at 11:20 PM

Best of luck. As I'm sure you're aware that 15k time predicts you should crush 1:30 whichever table you look at. In addition, 15k is close to the 1/2 marathon distance so it's not like predicting a marathon from a 5k time... John

Goal: Age grade over 80% on a certified course.

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rectumdamnnearkilledem

posted: 10/10/2008 at 8:58 AM

Very coo, Amy! I can't wait to see how you do! Big grin

Getting the wind knocked out of you is the only way to

remind your lungs how much they like the taste of air.

~ Sarah Kay

sully708

My legs are killing me

posted: 10/10/2008 at 9:17 AM

Best of luck in the race! And it's really cool you went back to school for nursing. Good luck on that too!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f4B-r8KJhlE

Amy Barrow

RN

posted: 10/11/2008 at 5:06 PM

1:27:13 It was a pretty good day. A little slower pace than the 15k, but four more miles!! Sure wish I could translate it into a marathon. Then I could join the sub three hour group!!

pRED

posted: 10/11/2008 at 6:12 PM

Great time Amy! Cool

Ricky

—our ability to perform up to our physiological potential in a race is determined by whether or not we truly psychologically believe that what we are attempting is realistic. Anton Krupicka

norrin_radd

posted: 10/11/2008 at 6:21 PM

Quote from Amy Barrow on 10/11/2008 at 5:06 PM:

1:27:13 It was a pretty good day. A little slower pace than the 15k, but four more miles!! Sure wish I could translate it into a marathon. Then I could join the sub three hour group!!

Nice!! You certainly put your mark on that record. I think that puts you up there in the 85% range on the wava tables. John

Goal: Age grade over 80% on a certified course.

JimHowe

posted: 10/11/2008 at 8:50 PM

Great racing, Amy. I knew you were sandbagging with your talk about 1:30 being such a challenge Wink

. I couldn't imagine you not runing at least in low 1:28's. To run a minute faster than that doesn't surprise me a bit. I think you should join the thread. You've just started to focus more on longer races and are obviously on the improve. Just having this one under your belt is likely give you bump for the next one. Congratulations!

Age 60 plus best times: 5k 19:00, 10k 38:35, 10m 1:05:30, HM 1:24:09, 30k 2:04:33

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