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Location:

Rantoul,IL,

Member Since:

May 12, 2008

Gender:

Female

Goal Type:

Marathon Finish

Running Accomplishments:

1/2 marathon  1:43:09--Illinois Marathon, April 2013

10K: 46:50--Safe Kids Run in Crystal Lake Park, April 2010

5K: 22:07--Jingle Bell Run, December 2009

Short-Term Running Goals:

Do another marathon AFTER GOOD TRAINING

 

1/2 marathon in 1:41 or under

 

Break Burt's 5K PR by 1 second

 

10K in 46:00 or under

 

Long-Term Running Goals:

Keep encouraging my family in their development of a healthy lifestyle

 

God willing, I will run until the end.

Personal:

I run with God. I use my running time to contemplate, to pray and to listen for His call. I'm married to a non-runner, but a supportive one, and we have four children.

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Miles:This week: 0.00 Month: 0.00 Year: 0.00
Iso Lifetime Miles: 133.20
Race: Kirby Derby 10K (6.2 Miles) 00:47:03, Place overall: 2, Place in age division: 2
Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
1.006.207.20

I don't have my official time, but this is close enough.  

Going into this race, I wasn't quite sure I actually wanted to race.  I went kinda spur of the moment, after debating on it for about a week after a former student asked me if I was running this race. 

So I decided last night that I would definitely go, and in the morning, the whole fam decided to come with me.  We rushed out of the house because the race was about 40 minutes away and I wanted to get there early enough to register and warm up.  I realized part way there that I forgot my watch and then decided that it was probably a good thing.

I got there in plenty of time, but wasn't eager to warm up.  Instead I talked for a while with a family of a former student (different one) and then went off to at least warm up a little.  It was nice, but the air was a little crisp and I wanted to get warm enough to dump my long sleeved shirt.

Then at the start line I saw the woman who beat me in my last 10K about a month ago.  I decided that I would tuck in behind her so I could keep an eye on her while I was running.  I don't like not knowing who's behind me.  The first mile I was right on her tail (it was 7:25, but it felt nice and relaxed, probably because it was downhill) then I kept on her for a while (second mile 7:35), but lost sight of her somewhere around 2.5 miles.  My 3rd mile was again at 7:25 and I was still feeling pretty great. 

At mile 4 (no split.  I wasn't wearing a watch and there was no one reading times), I passed one female runner and decided that I would put on a little speed to discourage her from staying with me.  While doing that, I passed another female runner and kept up my speed for the same reason.  While doing THAT, I passed a male runner.  He tried to stick with me for a bit while we were running along a bike path, then dropped back, but for the next 1.5 miles he would creep up and try to pass me and I would keep his speed with him until he dropped back more. 

That battle helped me to gain a little bit of ground on another female runner.  She had a really strange gait and I really wanted to beat her.  At mile 5 I determined that miles 4 and 5 averaged 7:40, and I was bound and determined to speed up so that I could pass that lady.   When we turned off the bike path, the man directing traffic told me that I was the 3rd woman.  I thought about that lady who beat me last month, and thought she must have gotten a lot faster, but knew that I could beat the second place woman. 

I didn't pass her until we were turning towards the finish chute.  My husband got a 5 second video on his phone (he was trying to take a picture and had it in the wrong setting) and I looked really strong.  I wish he would have filmed the whole finish.  As is I watched that 5 second clip a bunch of times.

[Update:  I forgot the first time around to mention that the woman I was chasing early on, the one who beat me last month, actually only ran the 5K, so it was okay that I lost her early on]

Then the kids ran in the kids' race.  I ran with Eli.  After the awards were handed out (I got first place in my age division, but since the winner was my age, I feel that I really got second) we drove all around Monticello, just sightseeing.  They have a really cool nature park, Allerton, that I always enjoy going to. 

So, while I am indifferent to my time (didn't PR, but I was only 15 seconds off from last month, and I felt WAY more comfortable today), I am ecstatic about the way I raced.  I don't think I've ever felt good about the way I race.  Maybe I've had a breakthrough.

Omni 8 #3 Miles: 7.20
Comments
From Bonnie on Sat, May 15, 2010 at 14:44:55 from 64.119.33.134

You are getting a competitive drive! Great job Tracy! It sounds like you had exactly the type of mindset that it takes to push through those last couple of miles!! Congratulations!

From CookieLegs on Sat, May 15, 2010 at 15:03:36 from 71.32.237.171

Yea Tracy!!! I love your strategy of reeling in the other runners - way to race!!!

From seeaprilrun on Sat, May 15, 2010 at 16:17:47 from 72.205.226.44

Awesome tactical race! Your method of reeling in runners and discouraging passers-to-be is very smart and kept you cooking along! Awesome job--I think you definitely had a breakthrough!

From Carolyn in Colorado on Sat, May 15, 2010 at 17:25:33 from 24.8.167.243

Great job, Tracy. You are getting competitive! Congratulations on your 2nd place finish. Awesome! Especially for a race that you did on the spur of the moment.

From JD on Sat, May 15, 2010 at 18:41:26 from 166.128.78.114

Great racing today! Loved your report.

From SlowJoe on Sat, May 15, 2010 at 18:46:13 from 184.79.24.255

Hey Tracy, great running. Glad to hear you might have figured out that whole competitive racing thing, I sure haven't. Darn close to a PR, and you've just been doing easy runs if memory serves! Your strategy sounds fun, looks like a great day all around.

From april27 on Sun, May 16, 2010 at 11:46:32 from 99.188.251.180

Wow what a battle of speed! Feels good when racing seems to get easier!

From Kelli on Sun, May 16, 2010 at 13:17:34 from 71.219.75.178

I LOVED this race report---so honest, and such a true runner!!! We all hate not knowing who is behind us (especially when we can hear their clonking feet gaining on us), we all work our best to pick off other runners, we all notice other runners and their funky gate, and we are all glad when we find out that the person who beat us was running a shorter race!!

Congrats on the race. Now, I am confused as your goal says you want a 48 minute or less 10k. Is that an old goal as you say this is not a PR???

I have an Eli, too. I love that name!

From Tracy on Sun, May 16, 2010 at 14:07:46 from 173.23.75.96

Thanks everyone! No one I talk to on a regular basis understands the feeling that running gives--except you guys! I was excited about my performance all day, but everyone else was like, "That's nice." Including my husband.

And thanks for the reminder, Kelli. I updated my profile!

From Michelle on Mon, May 17, 2010 at 10:26:40 from 97.118.34.35

Great job! You are getting competitive and fast! I am glad you were able to enjoy the day afterward.

From Kelli on Mon, May 17, 2010 at 14:24:55 from 71.219.75.178

Alrighty then, now I see your new goals. When is the next race??? training for the fast 5k is the most daunting of all race distances for me so good luck to you!!!!

From auntieem on Mon, May 17, 2010 at 22:55:52 from 24.18.77.246

That is very cool that you've had a breakthrough in the way you race. I know just what you mean; that is what makes me the happiest about a performance. What a fun day and so exciting to watch your kids race!

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