SUB 60 10k - GOAL ACCOMPLISHED

becs3578
becs3578 Posts: 836 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
Saturday was the Crescent City Classic 10k in New Orleans, Louisiana. Had not done a 10k in 5 years, since the last time I ran the CCC. But been crossfiting since FEB 2013 and started running again in January! The week before the race I had only run 1 mile after some hip issues due to a nasty crossfit workout. Actually the fault wasn't the workout, it was me pushing myself and not scaling it.

Hoped that the extra rest would out weigh the lack of training. IT WAS!

Saturday was full sun and in the 60/70's during the race. Did it alone and I think that worked in my favor. I was just competing with my self. To note my last three 6.2 mile training runs (only three at that specific distance in the last 4 weeks) were 1hr 17 mins, 1hr 9 mins, 1 hr 5 mins. But my 5k race time a few weeks ago (trail and under water) was 30:48.

So I had two goals. Under 63 would make me happy. Under 60 would be my super happy goal. A stretch but what the hell. Well the race was packed all 6.2 miles. Had to run on the sidewalk for atleast half of the race. Up and down curbs. Bob and weave all the way. Ugh I was pretty irritated with all the walkers ahead of me since they definitely started in the wrong time group. At the half was point I was just under 30 mins. SCORE!!!! But the last mile was ugly. I felt funky, tingly and gross.

Finally saw the finish line with about .25 to go.... Running app said 57 something. Holy crap I can do this. Finish at 59:29. Super goal achieved!!!! I'm thrilled with the entire experience and my progress since January when I really started training again. One more race currently planned on Sunday. A 5k so I can finally get my sub30 !!!!! Very excited.

I am enjoy the hell out of running, crossfit and MFP right now. Hope to continue that enthusiasm through the summer. After this race I will go back to half - marathon training. This week just shorter runs.

Monk Run 5k 36:28 4/13/2013 (I USE TO BE SUPER SLOW)
monk run 5k (3/2/14) 30:48
CCC 10k (4/19/14) 59:29
Longest Run 12miles (4/6/14) 2:06.
Next Race - CPA 5k (4/27/14)

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  • aswearingen22
    aswearingen22 Posts: 271 Member
    woot woot!! Congrat's!!! Accomplished goals feel great! That sub30 5k is going to be smashed this weekend!
  • Eric_DeCastro
    Eric_DeCastro Posts: 767 Member
    nice I have yet to go all out on a 10K. I always run half of it with my 10 year old Nephew and he is just a little slow. but I can do a 10K in 70min give or take a couple. maybe one day i'll go out by myself on a weekend and see what my 10K time is.
  • JoelleAnn78
    JoelleAnn78 Posts: 1,492 Member
    That's excellent! Great job!
  • leholcomb
    leholcomb Posts: 146 Member
    Congrats! I'm running my first 10K in June. So excited!!
  • RunConquerCelebrate
    RunConquerCelebrate Posts: 956 Member
    That is awesome congrats!!!
  • corinne1977
    corinne1977 Posts: 142 Member
    I ran the CCC Saturday as well and finished in 1:10:16. The weather was absolutely gorgeous, just perfect for racing. You are so right about dodging all those pesky walkers. I think my time would have been a little better if it weren't for that. However, it being my first 10-K, I'm pretty proud and ready to do another. Congratulations on achieving a goal!
  • jason_adams
    jason_adams Posts: 187 Member
    Congratulations on a well earned accomplishment! Keep up the running, but more importantly the enthusiasm!! :)
  • becs3578
    becs3578 Posts: 836 Member
    Thanks guys.. it truly was an awesome experience! Can't wait for Sundays race... and already planning my running training and cross training strategy for the summer.

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