Friday, December 31, 2010

Race Day!


Today is the day! I'll be doing my third race. In some ways it almost feels like my first race though, because it's different. This is the first time I'm doing a race in a distance I've done before. Because of that, it means it's the first time I'm doing with a race with goals more then "to finish".

I have a previous personal best time of 31:25 on the 5k distance and I'm hoping to beat it. I'm also hoping to break the 30 minute mark. The conditions seem alright for it. It will be cold, but it's winter in Canada, so that's expected. I have a bit of a cold, but it's in my head rather then my chest, so I think it will be okay. I've had some concerns over pathway conditions, but Calgary actually keeps the pathways in not bad shape. I'm thinking I can avoid slipping.

4975. That's my race number this time! Running room gave a very tasteful pylon orange jacket with the race package and I'll be sporting it for this race. I was prepared to tolerate the jacket for this winter, since I really need a better one then what I've been wearing. I didn't want to spend money for one that I'd shrink out of by next year. I have to admit that, while I hate the colour, the jacket is actually really comfy.

Also hoping to meet up with some other bloggers tonight! I'll be by the indoor playground in Eau Claire prior to the race. (That way Spud and Sweetpea can let off some steam.) I expect I'll be there from about 5:00 till 5:50. (I plan to do a short jog to warm up right before the race.) Come by and say hi if you're there! I'm very tall (for a woman) - about 5'11. I have long brown hair that will be in a ponytail. I may or may not be wearing the stylish orange jacket, depending how warm it is inside.

5 comments:

  1. I seam to be in a super layed back do nothing at all mood today or I would have come downtown to cheer you on. I'll likely be cheering you on from home.

    Run Sub 30 Deb you can do it. :)

    Jen

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  2. I will be looking for you tonight!! Good luck!! You can do it! The pathways look relatively clear (from what I can see).

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  3. I have the same loud jacket. I love the glove part of the jacket. I hope you made your tempo goals. They didn't time the run in our area...weird.

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  4. Hope you had a great time(in beating your goal AND enjoying yourself.)!

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  5. Goodluck with your run today, a great way to start the new year off. I haven't been here in a while but I really love your blog, great inspiration!

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