So I signed up to run the Provo City 5k on April 5th. I needed to see how far I had come since my first 5k back in July and get a more recent race time to start my training for a half marathon. The day started out so crappy. It was freezing, windy, dark grey and the race was running really behind for the start. No pun intended. Once the race started I just knew this was going to be harder that I expected due to the freezing cold air I was inhailing. My lungs felt like they were going to catch on fire and explode from the cold air. I pushed on and after the 1st mile I saw my cute little family pulled over on the side of the road cheering me on. It was the cuttest thing I had ever seen. It really helped me push through the cold.
This is the picture they got of me on that little encounter. I am about 1 mile into the 5k. Man I am so much shorter than everyone else. This Sucks.
Here I am rounding Tabernacle Park to the finish line.
And here I am after the race. I feel like I am going to throw up and my lungs are on fire. I ended up finishing in 31 minutes and 58 seconds. I say 32 minutes but the race officials would not let me add the 2 seconds to my time, so stupid. If I want to round up to make things easier I sould be able to, right? Runners, I guess, take their times seriously. I don't know. So sizing up to my last 5k last July I knocked about 6.5 minutes off my time. My goal was 10 minute miles but I ended up with 9.14 minute miles because this 5k was not 3.1 miles it was 3.5 miles. So I guess I beat my time by more than 6.5 minutes. I am so excited to train for the half marathon in August. I did end up with a really sore throat and coughed for 2 days after the race. Man that air was cold.
10 comments:
impressive... good job.... next time 28 min?
good job! i took your advice & went to the smart coach thing. since i have n e v e r been an athlete of any sort, i had to go to the beginners link. i started the program yesterday! thanks for inspriring me! i am so excited...
Hey, the beginners spot was where I was last august. You stick with it and it is amazing how the inches just melt away. I am so excited for you. Good luck.
Way to go Jamie! There are a couple girls in my ward running a 1/2 marathon this Saturday. I think it's great. I'm trying to convience myself to train for a marathon after I have the baby. By the way, you look really great.
HOOOOOOOTTTTTTIIEE!
Good job Jamie! You are one tough lady! i am so impressed with anyone who runs, considering how much I loathe it.
Way to go, that is awesome!!! Are you still doing the cobble creek? I'm thinking about it.
Did you ever get my email that I sent you about the seeds? If you want to email me your address I will mail you some seeds.
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woot,woooot! Way to go Jamie. I'd like to get in training mode. I think i need a goal to work towards to really get inspired. We'll have to do some training runs together this summer. I might have to go on your short days.... baby steps, baby steps. -andrea
i've been meaning to call you lately. i miss you! come to SF!
Jamie, this is megan's sister, chelsea....you should be training for the Kingwood 1/2 marathon next January...then your lungs won't burn when you are running. That's just a little plug to get more Jensens down here because we love you guys!(Sorry to invade your blog. This was the first time and I just saw your name below mine and I love Chris, so thought I woul see his cute family.)
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