The number one goal for this race, as it was last year, is to have fun. This race is not competitive. It’s about the Respite House and raising money. I plan to enjoy every minute, and stay to cheer on every last runner, and watch the awards ceremony.
That being said, I do have some specific goals, mostly because this is a repeat race. I know the course, and I have an idea of what I’m capable of compared to where I was at in my training at this time last year. Last year, I was still something of a noob, and this race was only my 4th 5k race ever. Now, I’ve got several more 5ks and 2 half marathons under my belt, and I’ve had some pretty strong training runs since coming back from my Legally Blonde-induced hiatus, so I feel like a PR is within my reach.
- A Goal: PR (under 29:17). Looking at my runs and paces from the last few weeks, this is TOTALLY doable. As long as I stay healthy, and nail my hydration and fueling, I should be able to PR.
- B Goal: Age Group Award. I was 4th in my age group last year, and they give medals to the 1st and 2nd place in each age group. I want a medal, dammit! (Note, this is HIGHLY unlikely, but something to strive for anyway)
- C Goal: Course PR (under 30:21). Last year, the course was totally new to me. I didn’t know what to expect, and ran a pretty conservative race. I also had to pee for the latter half, it was the hottest day of the year so far, and I was wearing shorts that chafed the crap out of my thighs. Knowing what I know now, I should be able to at least get a course PR.
Barring some crazy mishap, I see this as being a really strong race. I just hope that the weather cooperates. Last year was hot and humid, and it looks like this year might be the same, with a high of 86* and 40% chance of rain in the forecast.
Also, a last-minute plea for donations–I’m only $35 away from my goal of raising $1000. This amount provides care for a Respite House patient for three whole days, and grants me membership in the exclusive “Jiggety Jog Club.” I hit $1000 last year and I’m determined to get there again. If you’d like to help, click here to make a secure online donation. Every little bit helps!
Who else is racing this weekend? What distance?
Good luck! Love your goal-setting. I’m racing this weekend too! A 10k in my hometown. Hoping for a new PR but planning to have a good time regardless. 🙂
I love a good hometown race–it makes things so much less stressful. Good luck!
Good luck this weekend!
Thank you! I’m really looking forward to this one 🙂
YOU CAN DO EEEEET!
Haha, thanks, sweetie!
Have a great race! Looks like you have some fantastic goals. Can’t wait to hear how it went!
Thank you! I’m nervous about the weather, but I feel good otherwise.
You’ve got this!!! Have a great race 😀
Thanks, Charissa! I’m planning to 😀
Great goals, lady! Good luck this weekend and best wishes for a super strong race! I think you’ve got this. 🙂
Thank you! I’m very excited!
Good luck meeting your goals and Happy BIRTHDAY!!!!
Thank you, and happy birthday right back, birthday twin!
I have a 5k (switching form the 15K on Sat and a 5k on Sun.
Woo, double-header weekend! Enjoy!
Good luck.!! you can totally reach those goals. 🙂
Thank you! I hope I can get at least one of them!
Good luck lady! Boo to chafing shorts, I recently tried a new pair of running tights that I had to hold up the entire run… I felt like I should have apologized to the humans of downtown Burlington for accidentally showing too much skin.
I totally have a pair like that too–they’re now solely for lounging around the house.
Good luck, godspeed, and have fun! 😀
Thanks, Dana!
Good luck this weekend, you’re going to do awesome!
Thank you! I had a great trial run in the heat last night and it went pretty well 🙂
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Thank you!