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mariposai
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 posted Jun-02-2007 05:24 PM
  
I treated this race as a tune up run and not necessarily as a race per se since I was asked by the RD to assist in pacing a group of elementary school kids on their first race. I was assigned two girls and I did look forward to being the big sister to them at their first race. Knowing this ahead of time, I decided to take an 8 mile run last night at around 7 or so. My legs were tired this morning, but a half hour pilates took care of that. I drove to the race with 3 other friends, who were very excited about this race. At the starting line I was informed that the kids assigned to me were not coming, so when the gun went off I just took off at a steady pace as to not let my HR to go too high since it was extremely hot, it was 78 when we started the race, which is very hot for us here. My goal was to run the whole three miles at an exact pace, which was easy to do for the first half part of the race, but it became a challenge on the second half due to the heat and the course. But I was pleasantly surprised that I did kept a steady pace the whole time, maybe there is hope for this yoyo runner to run at a steady pace.The route of this race was less than desirable, around the highschool campus (around the tennis court, the football field, the soccer field, down and up an unpaved road, three steep blocks and back to the school parking lot and that all over again. My finish time was 28:10. Which is almost a 2 minutes PR. This is not a great time, but considering that my legs were tired from the 8 miler last night and the heat I am very happy about it. ------------------
"Everyone in life is looking for a certain rush. Running is where I get mine."
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euphoric
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posted Jun-02-2007 06:01 PM
Hurray for your very happy run!
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Tetsujin30
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posted Jun-02-2007 06:50 PM
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Originally posted by mariposai:
I treated this race as a tune up run and not necessarily as a race per se
That's what I was going to say about my marathon this morning but you going and getting a two minute PR kind of ruins that excuse, ... I mean strategy. While most of us have to so single-mindely focus on our own performance in races, you're always not only just thinking about others but actively helping and assisting them too. Uhm, . .. maybe I'll try that approach too (but I want you to be the one I "help"). No wonder you are so good in a medical interpreter job helping other people. Uhm, . . . maybe I'll try that approach too (but I want to be the one you help!). 
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Spareribs
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posted Jun-02-2007 07:28 PM
A PR on a terrible course, where you are helping others, is a cause to celebrate. Go get it next 5K you are pointing to. Spareribs
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hollys4874
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posted Jun-02-2007 08:00 PM
A 2-minute PR, in the heat, on top of an 8-miler the night before - that's awesome! Way to go!------------------
Holly
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John2635
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posted Jun-02-2007 08:21 PM
Congratulations Nancy,A 2 minute PR is very impressive, especially considering the heat, the poor course, AND an 8 mile run the night before  You'll do great on a flat course in cooler weather. Hope to see you soon. John
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mariposai
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posted Jun-02-2007 08:28 PM
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Originally posted by Tetsujin30:
That's what I was going to say about my marathon this morning but you going and getting a two minute PR kind of ruins that excuse, ... I mean strategy.
You snooze, you loose. Where is your RR, Taper boy?
[/B][/QUOTE] Uhm, . .. maybe I'll try that approach too (but I want you to be the one I "help").[/B][/QUOTE]
why am I hesitante to be helped by you? [/B][/QUOTE] Uhm, . . . maybe I'll try that approach too (but I want to be the one you help!). [/B][/QUOTE] Hablas Espanol don descalso? Tienes dolor del corazon, en que le puedo servir?
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La Tortuga
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posted Jun-02-2007 08:42 PM
¡Muy bueno! ¡Tu eres un héroe corriente!
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Canfit
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posted Jun-02-2007 08:48 PM
Great run, mariposai! You gotta feel good about runnin' a PR when you're tired ...a sign of good conditioning and mental toughness (so I'm told).
PJ
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ptbrown
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posted Jun-02-2007 09:40 PM
Good for you! I love working with kids.... it's nice to have playmates my own age.
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jemmama
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posted Jun-02-2007 09:48 PM
Congratulations - that was great! A 2 minute PR in those conditions is excellent.
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Sans Souci
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posted Jun-02-2007 09:50 PM
(ptbrown  )Yessss, Papillon! Congrats on the PR ... on tired legs yet! Yay!
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millbot
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posted Jun-02-2007 10:15 PM
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Originally posted by mariposai:
You snooze, you loose. Where is your RR, Taper boy?[...] why am I hesitante to be helped by you?
Wow, she comes out swinging, eh Tetsujin? Congratulations on the PR mariposai, especially under tough conditions.
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lyndenrunner
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posted Jun-02-2007 11:15 PM
Mariposai,when is your race again?Maybe this year I can make it over to Omak.------------------
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Tetsujin30
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posted Jun-03-2007 12:20 AM
[QUOTE]Originally posted by mariposai:
Hablas Espanol don descalso? Tienes dolor del corazon, en que le puedo servir?
Tanoshii PR bijin-san omedetou gozaimasu. moshi, yoroshikereba, Nihon ryouriya he ikimashou,In the meantime, enjoy your PR's, I'm still gunning for your 5:00:40 from Portland that I tied at Olympia. I but have to concede to your and hollybalollie's and others' timely RR postings though).
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mariposai
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posted Jun-03-2007 12:54 AM
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Originally posted by Tetsujin30:
[QUOTE]Originally posted by mariposai:
[b]Hablas Espanol don descalso? Tienes dolor del corazon, en que le puedo servir?Tanoshii PR bijin-san omedetou gozaimasu. moshi, yoroshikereba, Nihon ryouriya he ikimashou, YES, I ACCEPT THE INVITATION TO A JAPANESE RESTAURANTE TO CELEBRATE MY PR AND YOU TIED MY PORTLAND TIME IN YOUR OLYMPIA MARATHON.
Isn't that what you just said in your posting above? In the meantime, enjoy your PR's, I'm still gunning for your 5:00:40 from Portland that I tied at Olympia. I but have to concede to your and hollybalollie's and others' timely RR postings though). [/B]
I wonder when the show down is going to be? Would it be Bellingham, Portland or Kolona?.Ribs, Handsomeboy and other speedy runners. Help!!!!!!! I need help in making my little legs faster so I can bit Tet's time on my next marathon.
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Dark Horse
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posted Jun-03-2007 08:55 AM
mariposai,Amazing that you PR'd by two minutes after 8 miles the night before and Pilates the morning of the race. Great job! Dark Horse P.S. I put Tetsujin's Japanese into a translator program and it says, "I want to leap about with you under the bright sky night lights wearing pink thongs and beverage drinking limoncello." Keep a sharp eye on him. ------------------
I'm a dark horse, running on a dark race course
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Ileneforward
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posted Jun-03-2007 01:13 PM
Congratulations Mariposai, a 2 minute PR when you weren't expecting to *race* and were only trying 'maintain an even pace' is very good. You will have many faster finish times for sure.
You are very kind to volunteer for such wonderful work, and I agree such things can lighten a sad heart. You are a lucky girl to have Tetsujin offering to dance around you and bring you limoncello too.
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Elaine3112
Cool Runner |
posted Jun-03-2007 01:21 PM
mp
Well done on on your 2 minute PR. That's a lot for a 5K especially as your plan was just to cruise it after 8 miles last night. I see faster 5K times on the the horizon!
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mariposai
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posted Jun-03-2007 04:35 PM
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Originally posted by Dark Horse:
mariposai,
P.S. I put Tetsujin's Japanese into a translator program and it says, "I want to leap about with you under the bright sky night lights wearing pink thongs and beverage drinking limoncello." Keep a sharp eye on him.
It feels so good having big brother DH watching out for me. The translator I used must be wrong since it mentioned something like Japanese dinner in a place overlooking a lake or water
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Tetsujin30
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posted Jun-03-2007 06:40 PM
pink thongs is okay if mari wears what what I wear and then I will wear what I wear too.
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cajohnson5
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posted Jun-03-2007 08:20 PM
Butterfly ... uh huh ... I'm thinking more like gazelle! 2 min PR in the heat on tired legs ... didn't I also read hills in there?! Very nicely done. cj
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tomwhite
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posted Jun-03-2007 08:22 PM
........nice running//........way to go on the pacing...........
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FlyingFinn
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posted Jun-03-2007 10:12 PM
Awesome PR! 2 minutes is hugh in heat. Having done that 8 miler the previous night makes this result even more awesome. Way to go, mariposai!
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MarkGuy
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posted Jun-03-2007 11:05 PM
mariposai, well done -- a 2 minute PR and an even pace on tired legs and high heat.
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