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Saint Jude Hospital 5K RR (finish line photo added) (Read 96 times)

Zelanie


    Great race!  How much fun to be in the lead on an out and back.  I bet knowing that other runner was back there helped too. Smile

     

    Looking forward to reading that sub-20 RR soon!

    Slymoon Runs


    race obsessed

      Congrats Dan!

      DanFuller


      5K Specialist

        Thanks running marko.

         

        Baboon - Winning was a lot of fun. I didn't have to compete with any high schoolers because the race was on Friday at 3 PM. I think that helped.

         

        So_Im_a_Runner - Thanks.

         

        Sparker1606 - I am going to get some laughs when the pictures come out.

         

        scottydawg - I hope everything is going well.

         

        B-Plus - I get used to a certain level of "suffering" in mile 1. If I start out slower, then I can't hit the same level of suffering mentally. It helps me to start suffering sooner rather than later and I tend to run faster in miles 2 and 3.

         

        Zelanie - After I turned around, I counted in my head to see how big my lead was. It was a nice mental boast on the way back to see all the other runners behind me.

         

        Thanks Jon.

        Personal Bests:

        800M - 2:38 (5/28/13) | 1 Mile -5:54 (5/28/13) | 3K - 11:55 (12/29/12) | 2M - 13:00 (12/1/12) | 5K - 20:00 (4/12/13) | 13.1M - 1:37:24 (2/3/13)

          Congrats on the win, Dan.

           

          Serious runners never wear long sleeves or knee length shorts, good call on going sans shirt and scaring everyone. ;p

           

          Interested, do you think that the nearest competitor could have hung around if you hadn't blazed out of the gate?

          LRB


            Wow, 20-flat? Congrats on the win. I used to love that strategy of starting like a bat outta hell and then hanging on for dear life. I'm not sure what's best for me though, I'll need to experiment some more.

             

            I used to race like that as well, not sure that I ever will again though.

             

            Congrats on the win and PR Dan!  20:00 flat has a nice ring to it!


            Don't call me Buttercup!

              Now more than ever, I need the little bowing guy from RWOL.    You are so awesome! =)

              Slow and steady wins the....  wait a second! I've been lied to! 

              DanFuller


              5K Specialist

                Shirfan - If I didn't blaze out so fast, then I wouldn't have won. It took a PR to win. The only way I could PR was to run my race.

                LRB - Thanks. Some of us do better with positive splits and others negative.

                Thanks Di. You are awesome too.

                Personal Bests:

                800M - 2:38 (5/28/13) | 1 Mile -5:54 (5/28/13) | 3K - 11:55 (12/29/12) | 2M - 13:00 (12/1/12) | 5K - 20:00 (4/12/13) | 13.1M - 1:37:24 (2/3/13)

                DanFuller


                5K Specialist

                  Here is a finish line photo. Big grin

                   

                  Personal Bests:

                  800M - 2:38 (5/28/13) | 1 Mile -5:54 (5/28/13) | 3K - 11:55 (12/29/12) | 2M - 13:00 (12/1/12) | 5K - 20:00 (4/12/13) | 13.1M - 1:37:24 (2/3/13)

                  Docket_Rocket


                    Oops, I missed this the first time.  Congrats!

                    Damaris

                     

                    As part of the 2024 London Marathon, I am fundraising for VICTA, a charity that helps blind and visually impaired children. My mentor while in law school, Jim K (a blind attorney), has been a huge inspiration and an example of courage and perseverance. Please consider donating.

                    Fundraising Page


                    SheCan

                      Here is a finish line photo. Big grin

                       

                       

                      How super excitng!  Congratulations!!!!!  I guess going into the race so confidently is what you needed.  I'm so happy you reached your goal of winning a race...and plus getting such an excellent PR!

                      Cherie

                      "We do not become the people who this world needs simply by turning our backs on anyone we don’t like, trust, or deem healthy enough to be in our presence. "  ---- Shasta Nelson

                      Docket_Rocket


                        Nice picture.  Except the words Overal Male winner should've been in red instead of green.

                        Damaris

                         

                        As part of the 2024 London Marathon, I am fundraising for VICTA, a charity that helps blind and visually impaired children. My mentor while in law school, Jim K (a blind attorney), has been a huge inspiration and an example of courage and perseverance. Please consider donating.

                        Fundraising Page

                        TakeAHike


                          Wow, congrats on the the overall victory and the sweet time.  I would have died in the heat.

                          Nice job.

                          2013 goals: 800m: 2:20 | mile: 4:59 | 5k: 18:59 | 10k: 39:59 | HM: 1:32 | Marathon: 3:20

                          DanFuller


                          5K Specialist

                            Thanks all.

                             

                            I must remember to run right through the middle next time. I am off center. I also need to not worry about stopping my watch right after I finish. I am going to have to frame a copy of this picture since I did not get a medal or trophy.

                            Personal Bests:

                            800M - 2:38 (5/28/13) | 1 Mile -5:54 (5/28/13) | 3K - 11:55 (12/29/12) | 2M - 13:00 (12/1/12) | 5K - 20:00 (4/12/13) | 13.1M - 1:37:24 (2/3/13)

                            DanFuller


                            5K Specialist

                              I am just glad they took it right before I reached up to my hat and threw down in disgust for not going sub-20.

                              Personal Bests:

                              800M - 2:38 (5/28/13) | 1 Mile -5:54 (5/28/13) | 3K - 11:55 (12/29/12) | 2M - 13:00 (12/1/12) | 5K - 20:00 (4/12/13) | 13.1M - 1:37:24 (2/3/13)

                              Docket_Rocket


                                Where are the people?  My finish lines are full of people, especially if you win!  You kind of look like you're looking for where did everybody go?  Good picture though.

                                Damaris

                                 

                                As part of the 2024 London Marathon, I am fundraising for VICTA, a charity that helps blind and visually impaired children. My mentor while in law school, Jim K (a blind attorney), has been a huge inspiration and an example of courage and perseverance. Please consider donating.

                                Fundraising Page

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