Monday, September 21, 2009

Happy Birthday To Me!


I got some new bling and a new PR for my Birthday this year!! My legs are paying the price today for my new 1/2 marathon PR of 1:32:59!!
It was a beautiful day. Mostly cloudy, cool, and even a few spots of sprinkles. This was the biggest turn out for Wichita's half ever. 1060 finishers crossed the line yesterday. I was so proud to be the 53rd and the 6th female. It was a close race for the top 10 females yesterday. I was the 3rd place finisher in the 25-29 age group.
I've long forgotten the side stitch that really bugged me the last 5 miles. I was so encouraged by all the runners out there yesterday. I swear, I must have known 1/2 of them. My family laughed because every time I turned around I was greeted by another familiar face. It's wonderful to belong to the running community in Wichita.
It's even better to be supported by them. With a new course in place, the route swung back through one area allowing you to see runners still on their way out. I was really pumped as people were letting me know my rank in the female placing. Many people cheered just because I was a girl coming through the front of the pack. Wow, talk about humbling!
By mile 9 I was told repeatedly that I was the 7th female. Through their encouragement, I was able to charge forward and finish strong as the 6th female.
I'm a lucky girl, I've had a great season.

Here's the details..if you're interested
Split
Time
Distance
Elevation Gain
Elevation Loss
Avg Speed
Max Speed
Calories
Summary01:32:5913.111,3591,40807:0505:491,249
100:06:561.0015023806:5606:0991
200:06:461.00826006:4606:1897
300:07:001.0011513107:0006:4294
400:07:101.00887607:1006:5896
500:07:071.00699307:0706:5193
600:07:141.00937707:1406:3797
700:07:161.0014712507:1606:4895
800:07:111.009510607:1106:3997
900:07:081.0011417307:0806:2793
1000:07:041.001487907:0406:5095
1100:07:051.0012111807:0506:3896
1200:07:101.00746207:1006:4098
1300:07:051.00636207:0506:3097
1400:00:400.110906:1505:4910
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6 comments:

  1. Brandon and Emily Judson6:43 PM CDT

    Eli and I were there to cheer on you and all of our friends at the start! I only was able to spot and yell at Wendy and my cousin Ellen (was sad to miss you and Amy)! Eli was clapping while everyone ran by! He loves running! Great job!

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  2. Mark9:21 AM CDT

    Daaaaang...fast. Way to go! That gives me a little extra motivation for my HM next month. You're only 10 seconds off my PR...way too close! I'll have to do something about that :-)

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  3. Being Robinson10:58 AM CDT

    wow lacy! that's amazing, what a perfect birthday eh?! so proud of you, 6th woman? 6th!! so incredible. congrats!!

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  4. Mark2:04 PM CDT

    Yeah, I hate the all-out intensity of 5Ks too, but at least it's over quick! And no harm in a little competition, right? I'm always looking for motivation and you sure seem like a worthy opponent!

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  5. Mark2:12 PM CDT

    Oh, and the KC half is Oct 17th!

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  6. Oz Runner7:53 AM CDT

    congrats! what a great race for you! fantastic job.

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