Yesterday I ran the Clinton Township Country Run. There were 3 race distances: 15K, 5K, and 1-mile. I ran the 15K.
Official Stats
9.3 miles
1:09:08 minutes
7:25 pace
99/339 overall
16/144 females
5/15 age group
Garmin Stats
9.36 miles
1:09:07
7:22 average pace
5:51 best pace
Seriously, could the sky be any bluer?
Splits:
Race Report
This was the earliest I have ever “raced” after a marathon (12 days) and while that is probably enough time for many people to fully recover, I definitely wasn’t completely back to normal. I felt good, but not perfect. It was a beautiful day to race, however, and a beautiful course at that. I swear, this race gets beautiful weather every year. Set in the countryside of Clinton Township, we ran on packed down trails through farmland, over bridges of water and past quaint red farmhouses. This course was much easier than the hilly 15k I ran last month, but of course, I finished 3 minutes slower in this race because of Boston.
My goal for this race was to stay between a 7:15-7:30 pace. I started out fast (7:04) because the course begins downhill. I spent the next couple of miles making up for that. I am terrible ‘middle of the race’ racer, meaning I usually start strong (read: too fast) and finish strong. I always have a pretty good kick at the end, probably meaning I save a little during the race. It is something I am still playing with. Today (yesterday) was not the day to change mess with things though. It is just something I am trying to stay aware of.
The Traditional Picture:
Hope you are having a wonderful weekend!
*Did you race this weekend? Hit the gym? What did your weekend workout look like?
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Those are some amazing splits!!!
WOW that’s AMAZING!! I can’t believe you ran that fast just 12 days after Boston!! Can I please have your speed?!?! And I’m a terrible middle-of-the-race racer too! I never know how fast to go because I don’t want to burn out at the end!!
CONGRATS again on your amazing race!!
Although I have no experience with how long it takes to recover after a marathon (I ended up injured during both of my attempts and was forced not to even attempt running for several weeks/months) I personally think that racing 12 days after a decent marathon is amazing! And 7:22 is fast 12 days after!
you have great speed! so impressive!
I am the same way when I race…tend to start out too fast…even out in the middle…but usually have energy left to pick it up at the end. I never know if that is good or bad but it has seemed to work okay so far.
Workout this weekend was cutting back a bit…have a big time at school coming up and have ran hard the past few weekends so just felt I needed a break
i seriously need to borrow some of your speed. i have a half next weekend… and i’m pretty sure that its going to be a sad showing for sure.
congrats to you! super impressive speed woman!!
the sky looks incredible and whoa you’re speedy!!
This weekend I only got to run on Saturday. I ran a quick seven miles on the treadmill before heading to DC! Can’t wait for tomorrow’s run!
Wow, you are speedy! Great job!
I hit the gym twice for some sweaty cardio and strength training workouts!
That is great for so soon after a marathon! Looks like you had a great race!
nice job! Don’t feel bad not being 100%…I raced too and did a PW – so def not recovered
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It looks totally beautiful there.
GREAT race!! you are so speedy! jealous!
what a beautiful blue sky!! I forgot the sky was blue! It’s been nothing but gray here!
you are young, so you will recover faster than you think, and it was only a 15km race not another marathon…
Nice run, when is the next race that you race?
Awesome job!!! Especially great since you are still in recovery
Nice work! You stayed right within your goal pace! Great way to wake up those Boston legs
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