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Topic: 5K PR - An EZ run!!! |
tallrunner
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 posted Oct-08-2007 12:17 PM
   
Well, I finally raced a 5K PR this season and the worst part is that it was easy. Meaning I went out conservatively as others ran crazily around me. Bunch of XC team's from the local high schools went out at sub 3 minute K pace. At first you think your out of your league but then you start reeling them in and it feels good. One young guy went out fast and hung on. He had about 30 seconds or so on me at the half way point before I started picking up ground. I had moved into second by then passing over 15 or 20 overly eager runners. It shows I have not raced much recently because I knew that if I went out hard I could catch him or at least lose to him in a sprint finish. I wimped out and although I did catch up some but I (hmmm) coasted. I cannot believe I ran 17:16.3 while coasting somewhat. Finished strong when I saw the clock reading sub 17 as I turned the corner. When I saw that I realized if I had kicked ass I could have gone sub 17!!!! If things hold the way they are, I may just have a great race in my half marathon next weekend. Second overall in the race and 1st in my age group. What a fun run.
Tall
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Spareribs
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posted Oct-08-2007 12:20 PM
Sub-17 on an easy 5K? You are in awesome shape! Good luck next week Frank. Spareribs
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Tramps
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posted Oct-08-2007 12:21 PM
Tall, that's great! Amazing time. Best of all, your enthusiasm for this race comes shining through. You are set for a fantastic race next week. Go get 'em!
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Econo
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posted Oct-08-2007 12:22 PM
Wow!!! Super job, Tall! I could learn some tips on pacing from you, too... 
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TammyM
Cool Runner |
posted Oct-08-2007 12:25 PM
Awesome Job Tall!! An easy 5K in the 17 min range? No Comprendo!I had you on the schedule though for a half marathon this past weekend? I stuck in your RR on the Intrepid thread anyway.
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johnmaas
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posted Oct-08-2007 12:25 PM
Wow, TallRunner!!
That is really an impressive race! Must feel good to have the patience to let the younger ones go smokin' off the start line, only to eat them up later on the course.
Keep up the fine running!! Sub-17 next?? That is soooo fast for a boomer. I'm jealous. 
John
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MarkGuy
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posted Oct-08-2007 12:28 PM
Tall, that's a great time. I feel for those HS XC runners when you go out and hammer one! Glad you had fun.
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Bruce Braucher
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posted Oct-08-2007 12:33 PM
Tall. Maybe it seemed easy because you were relaxed? Just a thought. 17:16 is a great time. You'll go Sub 17 next time!!!
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DaveinAA
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posted Oct-08-2007 12:36 PM
Wow tall, congratulations on a splendid race. Must be a big stress-reliever too... savor it and look forward with hunger to next weekend's big one.
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hermosaboy
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posted Oct-08-2007 12:46 PM
I knew it was going to be fast before I opened it!Great race!!!
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millbot
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posted Oct-08-2007 12:53 PM
A 17:xx. EZ. A fun run.  Wow. Way to go, Tall.
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TheProFromDover
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posted Oct-08-2007 01:33 PM
Yeah, I knew it was going to be fast before I opened too. I just haddd to find out how fast. 17:xx. Damn Tall, you are getting more annoying by the day!Great job though (he says grudgingly).
cria
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Lil Engine
Cool Runner |
posted Oct-08-2007 01:38 PM
Now that's fast! If that was an easy fun run, you'll go sub 17 for sure - soon. WTG!------------------
Lil Engine (aka Welsh Pony)
"I think I can, I think I can"
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tagcaver
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posted Oct-08-2007 01:49 PM
I want to be like you when I grow up.
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tselbs
Cool Runner |
posted Oct-08-2007 02:20 PM
17:16 while going out conservatively and coasting. 1st in AG and 2nd OA. Fantastic, Tall. Congratulations.TomS ------------------
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rbbmoose
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posted Oct-08-2007 03:25 PM
Congrats Tall - the good ones always seem somewhat easy.... Sounds like you are in good shape for your half.
Ray
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FlyingFinn
Cool Runner |
posted Oct-08-2007 03:33 PM
A fun run for you and fun reading for me! AWE-Some! Congrats. You'll slay 'em next weekend.
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SkipAZ
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posted Oct-08-2007 04:44 PM
Yeah Tall! Next weekend it's hammer time!
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Jim24315
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posted Oct-09-2007 12:13 AM
Alright Tall!This is what I was waiting to see--not only a strong race, but the ol' Tall enthusiasm jumping off he page. Great running, and good luck in your upcoming half.
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Soundrunner
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posted Oct-09-2007 12:28 AM
Superb, Tall! Loved the line about at first feeling out of your league, but then reeling them in. What fun! Look forward to reading about your half.
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perchcreek
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posted Oct-09-2007 10:47 AM
Powerful strong Tall! You are ready to blow away the HM! Go get em!
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JJJessee
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posted Oct-09-2007 11:02 AM
Great running, man
You gotta love an easy sub 20.
jjj
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spankee
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posted Oct-10-2007 09:05 AM
So bottomline is that you are clearly ready for the PEC half-mary.....unless of course you have a problem with your hammie.Excellent race. I think you are ready to challenge for #1 this weekend. (but no pressure---just have fun) ------------------
The longest journey starts with a single step
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busiman
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posted Oct-10-2007 09:33 AM
Congrats Tall! That is an awesome time for 'coasting'!------------------
busiman
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tomwhite
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posted Oct-10-2007 09:47 AM
..Unbelieveable//.........Great Running tall.................if that's ''Coasting'',
I can't wait til you Run One...... .........very impressive...........
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