Wooo. We are finally on to race number 2. Gosh, that was all the way back on Sunday (New Year’s Morning) after running a 5k New Year’s Eve and the having a couple glasses of champagne. Who am I? Oh wait, don’t be shocked I’m a seasonal freak who loves running.
Anyways-I woke up at 7:00 (not on purpose but that’s what my body does now I guess) after going to bed at 1:30 or so. Oh good. We all know I’m a little bit grumpy when I don’t get sleep.
I made a waffle because 10am races merit breakfast beforehand. Tired and hungry while racing. Oh boy steer clear of me, because it will not be pretty.
So anyways-upon arriving to my favorite race location of Mount Trashmore, I immediately noticed that a. I felt like crap from last night, b. Mary Poppins wouldn’t have anything on me if I had an umbrella, it was so windy. I grabbed my race number, shirt and all that jazz and stuck it all in the car.
I warmed up for probably 20 minutes and knew I overall wasn’t feeling that great. Well duh-I just ran a 5k and ran the fastest time I had in 2011. I wasn’t going to let it bother me because I had a great race last night and I was having so much fun because I seriously think I knew at least 50% of the 300 people racing.
So there dad, I do have real life friends. I digress.
They fired the gun and the race started. I immediately saw two girls get out much faster (er-woman…they were like 30ish) but didn’t really let it bother me. Honestly-I don’t care how fast the boys run next to me. They are dudes, sure I’d like to the beat them but I don’t care either way. If one wants to sprint to the finish line so he isn’t “girled” (a new phrase I learned this race…)so be it.
I passed one of the females at mile 1 when which I did in 6:30. I knew immediately this was going to be a race somewhere between 20-21 minutes and I was okay with it, I’d pick it up as best I could. The female ahead of me kept getting further and further but there was no way in hell I’d be able to dream of catching her.
Then from mile 2-3 this 6’3 male was drafting off me. Are.you. serious. I’m sorry, I’m a 5’7 female, drafting off me will do you no good, especially when you are twice my size. I don’t know what it was but I got so angry. I don’t think I’ve been that angry ever during a race. I point blank told him that while running, while holding a 6:15 pace and also while holding everything in power to look relaxed while he goes into cardiac arrest. He layed off.
I crossed the finish line in 20:31. I must have been psychic. It was a fun race and I quite enjoyed my time. I ended up getting second female overall and I was completely okay with that.
Matt and I did the photobooth. I look like a possessed demon.
Hehe-I had a great double sessions of races and seeing that a 20:31 is what I can currently do on a rough windy day makes me quite thrilled.
And as always live the dream and I am still loving running 😉 I apologize for my lack of photography during race recaps. I don’t quite take photos for 5ks. I’ll get better.
Question for you: What do you think of drafting?
Haha. I’m a dead-set BITCH when I’m tired… and tired and hungry together is recipe for disaster 🙂 So I know what you mean!!
It sounds like you had fun anyway though, so woohoo!
And seriously… is it windy all over the world lately??? Everyone I have been talking to, like all over, has said it’s been super windy lately.
Great job on your back-to-back races!! I loveeee crispy waffles!
I haven’t thought too much about drafting while running…hmm…swimming of course!!! ohhhh my gosh I know you can attest to that annoyance! 🙂
I hope you’re having a great Thursday! xoxo!
I’ve never really considered drafting. Which could partly be due to the fact that I’m fairly new to racing. But mostly because I actively avoid running directly behind people (especially women). With my 220lb footfalls, heavy breathing, and beard I’d probably be mistaken for a 3-legged bear chasing them and get maced.
Haha. I can’t believe that guy was trying to draft off you. I only do that to my husband. He’s a lot bigger than me. Haha.
That is an awesome time hollie!! Especially since you ran the night before!! And I HATE when people draft off me! SO obnoxious! Makes me angry too!
I would totally draft if I had to 😉 lol and I can’t believe you’re that fast!!!!!!! CONGRATS that is a wicked 5k time! I love that you yelled at the guy 😉
You are intenseeeeeeeeee.
When people draft while swimming, I honest to god want to DECK them in the face. SO ANNOYING. I wouldn’t really know about running.
Also, I am sooo grumpy while sleepy. Like stay away from me.
You are amazing. 2 races in less than like 12 hours?! That is insanity but you totally kicked some a. You are a beast.
Great job on the run girl!! Love the photo booth pictures. They totally capture the moment 😉
Nice work Holz- you’re a race-a-holic… who are you, me? Lol. Was it warm? Looks like it in the pics. If races occurred at like 4 in the afternoon then I think I’d race a lot more lol.
Honestly, I don’t think you can really draft in the run… so can hide from wind, but its really just a mental pacing strategy
Congrats!! You did so well considering all the craziness of the night before. I can see why you would get pissed off at that guy – just hearing your story about it makes me irked. To be honest I never really thought about drafting, but I think it might come in handy on the track when I’m running 8 laps and I’m usually in front with someone else – facing the wind 8 times is not fun. I will definitely try and work that.
Congrats on the great race! Sounds like it was lots of fun. Super speedy, as usual!
Girl you did awesome, especially with all that happened the night before! When I am tired I am one cranky bitch so I feel ya here!
Boo on drafting! Except in swimming when people let me do it off of them… haha. GREAT job on your race! Boo yah!