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Intrepid racer March 22 (Read 15 times)

redleaf


    Hope you had a great run buckindb! A stellar one in fact. Today is WIlliam Shatner's birthday - he played Captain Kirk on Star Trek Smile

     

     

     

    March 22, 2014 buckindb Papa John's 10 miler 10 miles Louisville, KY <1:45  

    Louisville Triple Crown of Running leg #3

    First or last...it's the same finish line

    HF #4362

    Zelanie


      We also have Docket_Rocket headed to the starting line already this weekend, pacing for Mr. Rocket in his HM:

      arch 22, 2014 buckindb Papa John's 10 miler 10 miles Louisville, KY <1:45   Louisville Triple Crown of Running leg #3
      March 23, 2014 Docket_Rocket Puerto Rico Half Marathon 13.1 miles San Juan, PR <3:00   pacing hubby

       

      I hope that buckin's triple crown series has gone well for him, and that D has a great race!

      buckindb


        Thanks redleaf and Zelanie!

         

        The Papa John's 10-Miler was the third, and final, leg of the Louisville Triple Crown of Running.  This was my first time running the 10-Miler, I had to miss last year since I was at the Final Four in Atlanta to see the Cardinals win the National Championship! Here's to hoping for a back-to-back Championship this year!

         

        I absolutely loved this race!  It's an out-and-back, and the majority of the race is flat and wide open.  The turn around occurs in Iroquois Park, which is known (even by non-runners) for it's hills.  I managed the hills well, I feel.  The best part about this race?  It finishes on the 50 yard line of Papa John's Cardinal Stadium!  After 9+ miles of pounding pavement it felt awesome to run a lap on the Field Turf inside the stadium ;-)

         

        My goal was to finish under 1:45:00.  I finished 1:43:05!

         

        Overall, I really enjoyed the Triple Crown this year.  I set a PR in both the 5K, and the 10K, and set a good base for next year in the 10-Miler.

         

        I now have 4 weeks to finish up my HM training before the Kentucky Derby Festival miniMarathon!

        Zelanie


          Congrats, buckindb, on a great race!  What a nice confidence boost going in to your HM!

          Do you have the finish time for your 10K?  I'm trying to get the calendar updated and I missed that one.

          hog4life


            Congrats Buck! I was looking at doing that same half at one point. I'm not too far down the road, heck I might still sign up.

            buckindb


              Thanks, Zel!  I finished the 10K in 59:55, beating my 60:00 goal!

               

              hog:

               

              I have not run the KDF HM, but having lived in Louisville my whole life I have been to many and cheered.  It's a big event here in Louisville, drawing around 10-12,000 for the mini and the full marathon.

               

              Let me know if you register.

                Nice race buckindb!  Congrats on the PR - way to smash it.

                Run, Walk, Crawl, just Finish.

                HF # 1189

                Docket_Rocket


                  Congrats, buck!

                   

                  We had a blast going back home to run the half marathon.  I paced hubby on his second and now his third HM.  He did great.  I had no pain and no issues post surgery.  Very happy to say that.

                  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.

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                  Zelanie


                    Nice, D! Remember how "have fun and no pain" was you goal for a while there, and you just achieved it. Smile

                    Docket_Rocket


                      Thanks, Mel.

                       

                      If anyone is interested, I posted an RR in my blog (link on my sig).

                      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