waytogo

posted: 4/19/2008 at 12:38 PM
modified: 4/19/2008 at 12:40 PM

I had a blast, and I got bib #1! The weather was perfect...55 and just a slight breeze. My goal was to finish without walking. I told my family to expect me in around 31-32 minutes. I came in at 30:10. I am very pleased, and now I have a number to beat next time. Oh, and I didn't walk one step!

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rectumdamnnearkilledem

posted: 4/19/2008 at 12:40 PM

NICE! How did you manage to get bib #1...were you the first to register? That is very cool! Smile

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waytogo

posted: 4/19/2008 at 12:47 PM

Quote from zoom-zoom on 4/19/2008 at 12:40 PM:

NICE! How did you manage to get bib #1...were you the first to register? That is very cool! So can we assume that you are hooked?

Thanks! I guess I was first to register online--I did it a couple of months ago. I was way excited to get #1. Definitely hooked.

Ringmaster

posted: 4/19/2008 at 1:28 PM

Wow! Congrats! Way to go--not walking one step and beating your goal time--WAY TO GO, MOM!

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BadDawg

posted: 4/19/2008 at 1:32 PM

Quote from waytogo on 4/19/2008 at 12:38 PM:

I had a blast, and I got bib #1!

How cool to be #1 for your first race. Get thee to a Target (or whatever your local equivalent is) and get a frame for it. On those days when you'd rather stay on the couch it'll get you to lace 'em up. Way to go waytogomom! What's your next race?

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rvelich

Another Passion

posted: 4/19/2008 at 1:44 PM

CONGRATULATIONS! That's a most awesome time for your first 5k! Well done! Next stop... sub-30. Wink

Congratulations again! Big grin

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Tchuck

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posted: 4/19/2008 at 2:06 PM

Good job! The great thing about races, is that you rise to the occasion. Some runners go in with a lack of confidence not sure what they can run or don't give themselves enough credit. Then race time, you just go. You have a powerful ability to perform and perform well exceeding expectations in races. The mind and adrenaline are a big part of this. As long as your race smart and pace properly and run a negative split, the racing experience is definitely uncomfortable but also fun and rewarding vs. agonizing if you don't properly pace or start too fast. New racer sneed to start conservative and finish strong! Awesome first race!

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JasonR

posted: 4/19/2008 at 2:38 PM

Great work! No stopping you now! WTG WTGM!

Kennyd

posted: 4/19/2008 at 5:20 PM

Congratulations! How cool to be, #1. I also think you should frame it. Way to go WTGM

huskydon

posted: 4/19/2008 at 5:57 PM

Congratulations! How cool is it to be #1?? Great job!! huskydon

RunCheffyRun

posted: 4/19/2008 at 6:10 PM

I add my Congratulations to you! Smile

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dogrunner

posted: 4/19/2008 at 6:22 PM

CONGRATS!!!! Doesn't it feel great and make you want to find all the races in your area??? Yeah, you're hooked Smile

Ennay

A Saucy Wench

posted: 4/19/2008 at 6:54 PM

wHOOOOOOOt!!!!! Big grin

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runnerclay

Consistently Slow

posted: 4/19/2008 at 7:06 PM

Good job. There is no turning back (to the couch) now. Cool

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trentman359

posted: 4/19/2008 at 10:15 PM

#1. Thats awesome. Congrats and hope you keep coming back for more.

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