Another big PR in the Parks Half Marathon: Race Report
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Another big PR in the Parks Half Marathon: Race Report
Hi all! It's been a while...but so that I could brag once again about my AMAZING running coach, I thought I'd post my most recent race report. Another huge PR. My running had taken a dip for a while and I was hurting and struggling to find motivation...but Wendy continued to push me and I got it back. Anyway, she continues to inspire me to be better, stronger, tougher, and...well...faster!
Here's the report! (sorry for the link, but since I embed some images, etc., it's easier to to this than to cut and paste!)
http://runsjbrun.blogspot.com/
Thanks also to the many of you who continue to provide me with daily inspiration via your facebook posts, race results, etc.
Happy Fall Running!
Here's the report! (sorry for the link, but since I embed some images, etc., it's easier to to this than to cut and paste!)
http://runsjbrun.blogspot.com/
Thanks also to the many of you who continue to provide me with daily inspiration via your facebook posts, race results, etc.
Happy Fall Running!
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Nice job SJ, especially for those last 3 miles - I hate uphill finishes! Sounds like Katherine came along at just the right time for both of you. On to NYC...
Michael Enright- Explaining To Spouse
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Woohoo! Congrats, SJ - see you soon in NY!
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Congrats SJ! Great job!
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That's great! A harbinger of things to come. You must have a good coach.
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That is some PR! Congrats!!! Sounds like having a coach is really helpful to you, too.
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Terrific PR Sara Jane. I don't think I would have liked that last 2 mile stretch. Nice job!!
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Amazing PR, congratulations!
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Great job, SJ. Parks Marathon in 2008 was my first race after taking up running and I then did it in 2009 and 2010 as well. I was bummed to miss it this year as I think its a great event.
That uphill finish sucks. Its just a long slow grade up after a short nasty hill and when you are trying to drop the hammer in the final 5k, that's a tough way to finish. That tunnel at the end can't come soon enough.
Amazing how much you took off your PR and I'd definitely say you are in line for a sub 4 if you can do the long runs between now and then. Parks is a harder course than NYC. Way too many turns to be a fast half course. I'd say your achievement there definitely points to sub4 so long as you can log a couple of 20s between now and November.
That uphill finish sucks. Its just a long slow grade up after a short nasty hill and when you are trying to drop the hammer in the final 5k, that's a tough way to finish. That tunnel at the end can't come soon enough.
Amazing how much you took off your PR and I'd definitely say you are in line for a sub 4 if you can do the long runs between now and then. Parks is a harder course than NYC. Way too many turns to be a fast half course. I'd say your achievement there definitely points to sub4 so long as you can log a couple of 20s between now and November.
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Great job on the PR. Congrats.
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