I’M IN THE SUB-20 CLUB!
I’ve had this 5k on my schedule for a month. I hadn’t ran a 5k race since the Turkey Trot! I wasn’t expecting to do great – the amount of speed I have done since track ended on May 31? ZERO. I’ve also wayyy cut back on my mileage, going from running 6 days a week to running 3-4 days, all easy runs. I guess a break is just what I needed!
The race started at 10. I woke up around 6:15 when my mom left to go work our garage sale. I went back to bed until 8:45. For breakfast I made a smoothie + peanut butter banana toast.
Then I had to hurry and bike to the race, which was about 3 miles away! I think it was a good warmup.
I wore my new Brooks Pureflows! I think I need to buy another pair – they are only $40 here!
The race started right on time and we were off! Within 10 seconds of starting it started sprinkling and by halfway it was a steady rain. I didn’t mind; I’d prefer running in the rain over blistering heat! It was about 55F.
The course is an out-and-back and I went through the first mile around 6:07. The lead pack was me, my cross country coach, and another guy I didn’t know. We turned around about 9:35ish and headed back to the finish line. At the two mile the random guy started pulling ahead and I tried to stay with him. More than anything, I wanted to break 20. At 2.85 we hit the last hill and it was just one curve to the finish line. I realized I was going to break 20 when I hit the last straightaway and I sprinted in! My official time was 19:25.
My Garmin was .6 off but it was a really cloudy day and my coach said he’s measured the course numerous times, as it’s the route most local 5k’s use.
For only $15 you got a tshirt, medal, and a lunch! I had 2 sloppy joes with my newfound love for them. Then I had them for dinner too. Total of 4.5 sloppy joes yesterday.
Laura also PR’ed!
I got a plaque for being the first female runner.
I was super sore the rest of the day and it was a struggle to walk. Grandma made me take a shower and I spent some time at our garage sale.
I guess the carb loading on pizza the night before was a good idea!
And also a huge congrats to my friend Brittany who qualified for Boston yesterday!! 3:30:12.6. Hopefully someday that will be me!!
Today I’m heading up to Michigan Tech for the week for a Women in Engineering program. I don’t think I’ll be posting while I’m gone so be sure to keep in touch with me on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram! π
Congrats girl! Wow lots of running success to go around π
Thanks, Rebecca π
WHOA! 5 K in under 20 minutes… that’s insane! You go girl! So cool π Congrats!
Thanks Josefine! I’m so happy! π
Congrats! That’s amazing!
Thanks, Aurora! π
AHHH!!! That is so exciting!! And you were the first female finisher?? You are so fast!! It’s funny how sometimes our bodies need a little break to function at their very best. Congratulations on an AMAZING race!!
I can’t believe the race was only fifteen bucks!! I’m all for inexpensive races. Especially with a good t-shirt π
Hope you’re having fun at Michigan Tech!
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I was the first female, granted there were probably only 30 π thanks girly!!
You are amazing! What an awesome time, Leigha π
Thanks Liz! π
I never run unless I’m training for a 5k. But no amount of training would make me finish it as fast as you did!
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Who knows! Even a year ago I never would have thought I could run that fast. Anything’s possible! π
CONGRATS LEIGHA! Oh my goodness, I’ve been at camp for the past week, and I missed some amazing stuff on your blog. Including the fact that you’re the YOOPER girl now. I’ll miss Minou Girl , but this is so cute!
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congrats you are an amazing runner π oh nd could you follow my blog please lol π
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Wow, way to go Leigha! Congrats on the new PR!!! Your dinner and breakfast look delicious. Super cute shoes. Also, congrats to your friend! That is so exciting!
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Thanks Sara! I’m so happy! My cousin is running in a triathlon tomorrow and I thought of you!
DANG. You are the speediest!! Congrats on breaking 20, girl! Those sloppy joes probably never tasted so awesome π
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Thanks Alison! I couldn’t be happier! Sloppy joes for lyyyfe.
WOOHOOOO!!! Congrats! That’s so exciting that you placed first for the female runners!
Thanks Christine! It’s not that exciting, considering there were probably only 30 females… but I’ll still take it! π
CONGRATS! Sub-20?! I mean…holy crap. You are a speed demon I tell ya. Further proof that sometimes a break is best!!! And you are totally gonna qualify for Boston!!!!! I feel it. π
Also, you are so cute. Like, adorbs. I know we shouldn’t really focus on appearance-based compliments buuuuttt….you’re cute. Haha!
Have a wonderful day!!
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It’s been my goal to break 20 since, like, I started running. SO HAPPY! If I ever run Boston we will totally have to plan a trip together and stop in NYC!!
Thanks!! I know what you mean about trying not to focus on appearance instead of personality. But it still feels nice to hear that you’re pretty! π <3
YAY LEIGHA! Can I have your autograph? π Hahah. That is an awesome time especially with rain. And I haven’t had a sloppy joe in like ten years! I need to make them
Thanks girly!! π and GO. MAKE. A SLOPPY. JOE! π
oh and congrats to your friend im sure that will be you one day π x
Ahhhh CONGRATS girl!!!! That is so, so awesome! You are my running inspiration. π And so cool that you got a plaque and everything. You definitely deserve it!
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That’s my girl! You did amazing! You and I are on the same boat, with work starting a couple weeks ago and since my half, my mileage is way less π But still doing my long run Saturdays and loving loving it and early morning runs consisting of three to four miles before work. Hope you have an amazing day!
Love ya!
Bethany <3
I’ve basically accepted that Saturday’s will always be long run day π thanks Bethany!! <3 you too!
Congrats Leigha this is amazing! I can only run 2 miles in that amount of time π I really want to work on my speed, I’m just horrible at motivating myself!
I am still shocked that I was so fast! I guess all those speed workouts in track are finally paying off! π
Woah girl! Congrats!!!! You are so fast π Hopefully I can get that fast someday in running!
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Thanks Britt!! If you keep running I’m sure you can get there:)
You are awesome! Love Your blog So MUCH! Keep up the great work!!
Thank you! Your blog is super cute too! Amazing looking recipes!!