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hopeful4ever
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 posted May-26-2007 01:00 PM
  
First of all the fashion report: White sleeveless Champion Tech Shirt, Black running shorts with gray and white accents, white Atlanta Braves visor (not a fan, just needed one that day) white socks (below the ankle) and Saucony shoes with baby blue accents.Now, this was my first race of the season. 3 years ago this was my 2nd ever 5K, and I took first place in my age division – a total fluke – but I accepted the award. Last year, I didn’t even place and had bettered my time of the previous year by over 2 minutes. This year it was a bit on the cool side with the rain just passing on 50 degrees, steady breeze out of the east so it was a bit chilly. I decided to leave my jacket in the truck rather than tie it around my waist later (Ribs). Mile one I ran in 9:45 and this included the first of many hills. 2nd mile was 9:47 with a rather large hill and a small walk break. I thought of DH as I ran by the water tables without taking any.  Third mile was my slowest at an even 10 minutes – simply running out of steam. Had enough in the tank though to sprint to the finish line with MrHopeful and my oldest daughter cheering me on. Finish time: 30:21 looking back I should have pushed myself harder, but it is done now. I won 3rd place in my age group out of 9 (small race). So I have a little award to show off! Now with this my first race – should I quite while I’m ahead??  Thanks for reading and have a nice Memorial Day Weekend!! ~Mary
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Spareribs
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posted May-26-2007 02:04 PM
No, you don't quit now! You are running very well, and 3rd of 9 is nothing to sneeze at. Very well done. You tap danced your way through that race quite steadily. I hope you had a good time, and remember the time you saved by not tying your jacket around your waist. Spareribs
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hollys4874
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posted May-26-2007 03:04 PM
Nice job, Mary! And congrats on the AG award!------------------
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hermosaboy
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posted May-26-2007 03:22 PM
GRETA Job!!!Congratulations!
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perchcreek
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posted May-26-2007 03:27 PM
Great Job Mary to take 3rd of 9 in AG and hardware! You might have thought (known) you could do better but you still placed very well. Family cheering down the finish line is priceless!Steve
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ksrunr
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posted May-26-2007 03:28 PM
Mary,Greta race and report. Congrats on your hardware and NEVER quit while you're ahead OR behind. ksrunr
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huskydon
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posted May-26-2007 04:12 PM
Good job! As others have said, taking 3rd out of 9 is not to be sneezed at - congratulations! Huskydon
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tselbs
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posted May-26-2007 05:58 PM
Well, run race, hopeful. Congrats on the speedy running and AG award. You don't want to quit now. You're on a roll. Congratulations. It was nice to have your family at the finish line.TomS ------------------
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tomwhite
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posted May-26-2007 07:45 PM
......nice running hopeful//..........you'll take 2nd next year for sure.......
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millbot
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posted May-26-2007 10:46 PM
Sounds like a great race. Congratulations on the AG award!
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smpankowski
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posted May-27-2007 06:38 AM
Mary, that's great. I've had poor performance and got hardware, and I've done well and walked away empty. It's all good. The most important thing is having fun. If it isn't, why bother? It sounds wonderful! And you had family support!!------------------
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vista129
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posted May-27-2007 08:00 AM
Thanks.......Sounds like the Hopeful family had a fun day.......and came away with the EXTRA reward of hardware. Being 3rd is definitely something to brag about. Of course the real reward comes from all the benefits of running and the ability to be ABLE to participate. Congratulations and thanks for posting this RR Good job ------------------
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runningindc
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posted May-27-2007 08:55 AM
Great race and congrats on your AG award. Keep on running.------------------
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rtravers
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posted May-27-2007 09:02 AM
Quit while you're ahead??? Perish the thought! This is your warm-up race for the season...and it's looking to be a mighty fine season for you! Congrats on a greta race and good luck for many more! --Robin
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Bugs34
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posted May-27-2007 10:10 AM
Great job. Be proud of that hardware; There was 6 other ladies that would have loved to have it, but you earned it. Never quit. Whatever you do, never quit.------------------
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deez4boyz
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posted May-27-2007 10:17 AM
nice job Mary!! so cool to have your family at the finish and take home an award!!keep on running!!
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rochrunner
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posted May-27-2007 11:21 AM
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Originally posted by hopeful4ever:
I won 3rd place in my age group out of 9 (small race). So I have a little award to show off! Now with this my first race – should I quite while I’m ahead??
Quit?? Most of us would be thrilled with a top-third AG, size of field be darned, and just looking for the next race. Nice job Mary, and I don't need to remind you of all the progress you've been making. And now with that 5th-wheel trailer, you really should make plans to take a weekend camping somewhere near Flint and enter the Crim this year. It is a real thrill to be in a town completely taken over by runners and to start and finish with 1000s of others on those old brick streets. We'll be looking for you! ------------------
- Runnin' in Rochester Rochrunner
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Elaine3112
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posted May-27-2007 11:32 AM
Oh Mary, why do you want to quit? You're running very well and almost leading your age group home again in this one. Is racing always about time? I think not. I have a 10K coming up next month which I'm going to enjoy running because my friends will be running it with me. I add speed sessions to my training to try and eek a bit more and I enjoy doing this even if it is hard at times, but at the end of the day, the race is to be enjoyed, so go do it again and enjoy yourself!
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willmary
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posted May-27-2007 11:33 AM
Ooh! Hardware! Well done!Quit?!? But you're going great, including some nice long runs, and you're healthy. And fashionable.  greta??? Is there a story I'm missing? Mary
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MarkGuy
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posted May-27-2007 12:09 PM
Hopeful, 3rd place? Well done. Definitely do not quit now! You wished you had pushed harder -- find another race and do it. Congratulations on the AG hardware
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greta??? Is there a story I'm missing?
You bet, see http://coolrunningboomers.pbwiki.com/Jargon Mark
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tallrunner
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posted May-27-2007 12:22 PM
Hopeful,Great race and congrats on the AG..woohoo.
Your training has really delivered a great race. Tall
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hopeful4ever
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posted May-27-2007 01:06 PM
Okay, okay . . . I was just kidding about quitting . . . I have another 1st place out there in my future that I'll be working for. Thanks for all the encouragment everyone!! Roch - When is the Crim this year? We have lots of weekends booked already this year so I'll have to look into that. ~Mary
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rochrunner
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posted May-27-2007 01:38 PM
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Roch - When is the Crim this year? We have lots of weekends booked already this year so I'll have to look into that.
Maybe you should go first: tell me what weekends are open and I'll tell you if the Crim is one of them. But anyway, it's always the last Saturday in August, so the 25th this year. There will be quite a Boomer crowd and we'd enjoy having you join us. ------------------
- Runnin' in Rochester Rochrunner
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cajohnson5
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posted May-27-2007 10:42 PM
Quit! I don't think so! btw, where was the gu? cj
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Ileneforward
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posted May-27-2007 10:45 PM
So sweet of you to think of your husband when you didn't stop for water at the tables.
Congratulations on your hardware! Now rest up and get ready for your next race. Excellent fashion report by the way.
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