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Topic: 5-Mile Turkey Trot - last race of the year. |
hollys4874
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 posted Nov-22-2007 04:19 PM
   
This is the 3rd year I have run the Thanksgiving Turkey Trot in Miamisburg, Ohio. The race is an out-and-back starting on the main street heading out of town on a 2-lane road, then returning the same way. With nearly 4800 people converging on this small town, parking can be a problem, so I got there early, picked up my packet and took it to the car, then jogged 2 miles to warm up. This race brings out all levels of runners and walkers, and last year I spent a lot of time weaving around groups of walkers who didn’t realize (and didn’t listen to the guy with the loudspeaker telling them) that they were supposed to be near the back, so this time I decided to line up near the front.15-25 mph winds weren’t my favorite conditions, but at least it was mostly dry, and not too cold (39 degrees). I was aiming at a 7:46 pace, based on McMillan’s projection using my Sept. marathon time, but I knew that my fitness has diminished since then, so really I was just hoping to beat last year’s time of 40:20. I was wearing 2 long sleeved tech shirts, both lighter weight, the bottom one being that slinky satiny stuff, but I realized by Mile #2 I was badly overdressed. I was sweltering. My Garmin said that my ave. HR for the first mile was 205 (how can that be?), and in the 170’s for the other miles – translate to I WAS HOT, okay? I knew I had to lose one of the shirts. But my Garmin was strapped overtop my sleeve, and I had headphones from my mp3 player, which was strapped in the back of my waistband, to deal with. So here I am, tugging my sleeve out from under my Garmin, holding my headphones in my teeth, and ripping my shirt off and tying it around my waist, all the while maintaining a 7:5X pace. I can hear Spareribs grinding his teeth from here. A little past 2 miles, we hit a turnaround, and I felt the blast of cold wind hit me. It actually felt good in my overheated state. I kept trying to find a big guy to draft behind, but those pesky fellas kept outrunning me. Then, as I’m working my butt off trying to finish strong, a little kid, maybe 7 years old, comes cruising by me like he’s out for a Sunday stroll. I tried to trip him, I mean catch him, but couldn’t. Garmin splits:
Mile 1 – 7:49
Mile 2 – 7:47
Mile 3 – 8:02
Mile 4 – 7:59
Mile 5 – 7:45 Official Results:
Time: 39:25 (7:53 ave pace) – PR
OA 672/4796
Female 132/2291
AG 8/196 This is my last race of the year, and I am so glad I got to end the season with a PR. Out of 8 races this year, I have set 7 PR’s and 1 course PR. It’s been a fabulous and exciting race season for me, and I have been both amazed and humbled as I have surpassed all my own expectations. Maybe I’m really a runner after all.  I owe so much of it to you Boomers, to all your encouragement and wisdom. THANK YOU!!
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Holly
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perchcreek
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posted Nov-22-2007 04:37 PM
Nice race Holly! Way to SMASH that PR!! McMillan predicts ideal conditions, so you are there once you correct for the wind 8/196 AG is AWESOME! Congratulations!Steve
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Opie
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posted Nov-22-2007 05:05 PM
Encouragement, okay, sure. You're welcome. Wisdom? Ha! Congrats on finishing the year so strong.
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evanflein
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posted Nov-22-2007 06:17 PM
Ok Holly, next year you are banned from uttering "I'm not a fast runner," OK? Good job on your last race of the year. Way to close out the season, eh? ------------------
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tomwhite
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posted Nov-22-2007 06:26 PM
......very strong running holly//........amazingly close splits.............great racing.......
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dshclio
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posted Nov-22-2007 07:21 PM
Great job, great season. Stay healthy this winter. There is still almost a month left this year to run races Only kidding.Marathon Derrick
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rochrunner
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posted Nov-22-2007 07:52 PM
Ho hum. Holly doesn't think she'll do well in her race. Holly almost pulls an Econo at the finish line. Holly blitzes the course with a PR, finishing way near the front of her AG.I agree with Erika: you're not allowed to sandbag us like this next year. But you are going to have another fabulous season, and I'm definitely going to be following your career with interest. Keep up the good work! ------------------
- Runnin' in Rochester Rochrunner
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smpankowski
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posted Nov-22-2007 08:13 PM
That's a great time and a well run race Holly. Kudos on tripping the little kid......Sweet.------------------
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Twocat
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posted Nov-22-2007 08:49 PM
Great read. Nice run and impressive stripping too! So how much eating did you do to celebrate?
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Peter NC
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posted Nov-22-2007 09:55 PM
Holly, nice running and congrats on your PR.
I couldn't quite break 40 minutes today myself but there you are...finding time to removing articles of clothing and tripping up your competition all while maintaining a 7:53 pace...talk about multi-tasking...  ------------------
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Spareribs
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posted Nov-22-2007 10:27 PM
I was thinking 7:45's at least when I posted this morning, and I stick to it as a conservative estimate, even after seeing your actual time. You had some tough conditions today. But as happy as I am for your success, I am convinced you have a faster runner inside you. I really liked the consistency of your splits today, a controlled race it seemed to me. I believe you can do five miles in 7:30's.Stick with what you are doing, and give some thought to what you are capable of from five miles to 10000 meters in January. I think the longer races short of the marathon, say five miles to the half are ideal races for you, given what I see you doing now. There has been awesome improvement for you in the last year. Be confident. Spareribs
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JJJessee
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posted Nov-22-2007 10:27 PM
Great running Holly,
Congratulations on a nice finish to a magnificent year of running and racing.
I think a standing ovation is in order.
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Ileneforward
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posted Nov-22-2007 11:06 PM
Yes, your years of running are really starting to pay off now that you have been racing and setting PRs everytime. Congratulations! Great race.
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TammyM
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posted Nov-22-2007 11:07 PM
wow Holly! Great racing!!
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mariposai
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posted Nov-23-2007 12:00 AM
Holly, this has been a fun year watching you evolve into one amazing fast runner. Congratulations on your great year. I know that your hard work is paying off. I also know that you only know the aches, pains, and struggles you had to go thru before you got here. I admire your determination as a runner. You have shown me that determination plus hard work plus love for running equals speedy times. From one of your great admirer in the PNW. Nancy
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hup
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posted Nov-23-2007 12:05 AM
Fantastic run, Holly!! PRing even in not so ideal conditions .... you are a real competitor!!WTG
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CNYrunner
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posted Nov-23-2007 06:32 AM
Good racing Holly and super results. All your PRs should be noted in pencil, since you'll be erasing them with faster results each time. Thanks for the reports and Congrats.CNY
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breger1
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posted Nov-23-2007 07:53 AM
Holly, to one of my favorite Boomers, I am happy that this year went as well for you as it did. You are a fine runner and will do even better next year. Ribs seems to be pushing you as he is pushing me. Who does this guy think he is anyway?Congratulations! Bill ------------------
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tselbs
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posted Nov-23-2007 09:59 AM
Great job, holly. You sure did well for any conditions, let alone with the wind and shedding clothes while on the run. Congratulations on another PR. If you really want to race more this year, I can find some races in my area.TomS ------------------
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choover
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posted Nov-23-2007 02:24 PM
Way to go, Holly! You've had the best year in terms of racing and never seem to let anything stop you. Keep up the solid training and thanks for being such a nice person on the CR forum. Can't wait to see how Boston goes for you ------------------
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RunsTheBitterroot
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posted Nov-23-2007 06:21 PM
Holly, way to finish off the year, congratulations on your pr! Larry------------------
"If you see a man running up a mountain trail in Montana with a fly pole attached to his back, you are probably lost. LDD
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millbot
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posted Nov-23-2007 08:18 PM
Congratulations, runner Holly! Yes, this has been a great running year for you. It has been fun to watch. And remember that you can continue to improve for years, so I'm sure we'll see more PRs from you yet!
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kameele
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posted Nov-23-2007 10:02 PM
Great race, Holly!!! Although the way you're running, why quit now? this was only Thanksgiving. There must be some Jinglebell type runs around you You know how much you love running in the cold.  Kevin
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vista129
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posted Nov-24-2007 05:25 PM
Great job Holly.I am with the rest, with the PR's you are doing almost every time and with the faster speeds each time, you are at the stage where you are well out of the range of being considered slow. A rest will probably be food for your body right now and also allow you to refocus on what you want to do in the next year. Thanks for the report. Joey
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