Originally, I was supposed to run the Girlfriends Half Marathon in Vancouver, WA on Sunday. The event offered a transfer option where you can transfer your registration to another person or postpone it till the next year.
I had to make the decision a month ago and at that time my plantar fasciitis was screaming at me. As a result, I deferred my registration till 2012, so I technically don’t have DNS (did not start) on my record.
Fortunately, my training for the Rock-N-Roll Las Vegas half marathon has been going well, so when my friend Stacey mentioned a $10 half marathon this weekend, I was in.
No, that wasn’t a typo. Seriously, a $10 half marathon fee and the event was chip timed! The Lewis & Clark half marathon took place in Clarkston, WA which is only 30 minutes south of me, and the elevation is at 700-800′ vs. my normal training of +2700′.
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| Greenbelt Trail |
The race is an out-and-back on the flat Greenbelt Trail next the Snake River. Weather was perfect: mid 50′s and no wind (rain stopped during registration). I hadn’t run 13.1 miles since June, so I didn’t have a real plan of attack for this race and thought it could serve as a training run.
Stacey and I ran the first 8 miles together. During that time, we dedicated our miles to Harmony and her husband who was recently diagnosed with cancer. We prayed for strength, hope, endurance. We prayed for their children, for understanding, the doctors, and for them.
1- 8:11
2- 8:16
3- 8:08
4- 8:13
2- 8:16
3- 8:08
4- 8:13
I was concerned we were starting too fast, but the conditions were just right for a fast race, so didn’t want to be overly conservative either.
5- 8:16
6- 8:27
7- 8:22
6- 8:27
7- 8:22
Obviously, miles 6 and 7 were slower. My legs were tired, and I became increasingly concerned that I had tapped out–I’m still learning so much about racing. I’ve only raced one half marathon with Coach. The Rock-N-Roll Seattle half marathon that I ran with Mel and Amanda was for fun (and it WAS a blast!).
8- 8:16
9- 8:19
9- 8:19
There was a speedy girl in a purple top that I was trying to keep in sight, but her pace was too much for me (some day). I was getting really tired, but I kept envisioning an even stride length: turn-it-over.
10- 8:02
11- 8:08
11- 8:08
Only 2 more miles. Thinking about Harmony and her family. Push through the pain (TWSS) it will be over in less than 20 minutes, right?
12- 8:04
13- 7:55
13- 7:55
Finish time: 1:47:09
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| Constipated or getting my flex on? |
I’m most proud that my last 4 miles were my fastest, and I ended up getting 3rd in the 30-39 age group and earned a 3 minute PR. The winning female ran a 1:25 at the age of 43. Holy speedy.
There were around 200 participants and the event had several aid stations throughout the course. I wasn’t expecting anything post race, I mean we paid $10, but there was a great selection of post-race food including bananas, sliced oranges, mozzarella sticks, gluten-free crackers, pretzels and bagels.
The Lewis & Clark State College cross country team provided the chip timing and the Seaport Striders hosted the event. Thank you!
While I know I missed out on the Girlfriends Half Marathon and hanging with stellar chics like Kim, Julie and Amanda, the LC Half involved a 30 minute commute and nice alternative to those of us on the eastern edge of the Pacific Northwest.
After the race, my GI tract was in eliminate mode but thankfully I did not SUAR my shorts. I spent the rest of the day as a little sausage in my compression Recovery Socks and Aspaeris shorts.
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Congrats to all of you runners and triathletes that raced this weekend! Fall is such a busy time for racing I look forward to reading your race reports. If you have one posted, would you mind commenting below to tell me?
What a fantastic run for you!! OMG, 1:47 is incredibly fast. Prayers out to your friend Harmony & family. Cancer sucks.
Congrats this is awesome! Can’t wait to see u in LV!
Great race! I have been reading for a while but have never commented. (I’m shy…) but I ran a half today in Columbus, OH! Here’s my race-recap: http://lifeinbeantownusa.blogspot.com/2011/10/columbus-half-marathon-2011.html
Sounds like a fun random, inexpensive, and good training run for you! Great times as well! You’ve inspired me to look up some local short runs around me, just to keep me inspired and not bored. Have a good one and the new episode of Jersey Shore is UNREAL!
Congrats! I ran a half this weekend as well–missed my goal time but came in pretty close and snagged a 3rd in my age group–love these small town races!!!!
Missed you this morning! Now I guess I need to sign up for 2012 to see you?
I would have deferred too, given your circumstances. Glad you got a surprise PR!
Check out your muscles! Love it! You do need a band aid! Great job on the PR and smoking fast time!
Congrats on the PR! Awesome time AND for $10? What a steal!
$10?! That is awesome!! Those pics are beautiful and you did so amazing!!! I’m going to use your race times as my future goals
Oh, and rocking the biceps, girl!!
That’s awesome!! You rock it, girl!
Yahoo Jess! That’s awesome. And I think Harmony was running right there with you. So nice you were praying for her in those miles.
$10 1/2? That’s so cool.
Congrats! 10 for a 1/2…so awesome.
Great way to honour your friend…
Whoa… good thing I bought my tickets… for the GUN SHOW! You are super buff girl. Great race!
Congrats on the PR! And how amazing that it was $10!!
I need to get some compression stuff…
Oh Yay! You did sooo good! Your fast woman! Congrats!
You rocked it!! Way to go! Sometimes those surprise races lead to the best results!
Praying for Harmony and her family! You just never know!
YAY!!! What a fantastic time and in great company. So glad to hear your PF is happy and you’re able to ROCK the running! You’re going to have a great race in Vegas!! WOOHOO!
I don’t know what the most awesome part of this is! $10 registration? AG award? 1 FREAKING 47??? That super speedy mile 13? The fact you didn’t shit your pants?
It all rocks!!! Congratulations!!!
Wow! Congrats Jess – that’s an awesome time!
You rock! Such an amazing PR. And totally on the fly! (Get it?)
Lately my tummy has been mad at me after long runs — especially faster races. WTH?
Hold buff arms! You should sell tickets to that gun show. Congrats again on the PR!
whoa jess, you rock! good call on the half. Local races are more fun and easy going sometimes. Youre getting so speedy too!
Great work with the PR! I just posted a monster recap on The Bourbon Chase. A 200 mile relay in KY. Reading about you doing Hood to Coast really helped me prepare.
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$10 for a half – yes please! Congrats on an awesome PR!
What? A $10 half? Had I known, I would have totally driven over the mountains for that.
If they have it next year, let me know. I’m all over those cheap race entry fees.
Congrats on your PR! That’s awesome. Love the flexing picture!
we missed you today!!! I wish I had transfered my registration…I didn’t run it either. I wouldn’t pass up a 10 dollar half! sounds like an awesome one, too!! You rocked it! Congrats, Jess! Praying and thinking about Harmony— You are a great friend. Give her a hug from all of us who can’t.
Very nice job on the run, and not crapping your pants.
Look at how green that grass is. My oh my that is beautiful.
Great race for $10.
Seriously? $10 for a race? That’s awesome! I need to find some of those. Awesome job on the race too! You’re a speed racer!
Nice job! Geez, I wish I could find a $10 1/2!
You are awesome my friend! Please come pace me.
Wow! Great race! Jealous of your speediness…
Sounds like an awesome race, especially for only $10!!
wow a $10 race. Hey it dont get any better than that. You pace was awesome. Great race. I glad your pf didnt act up on during the race. Love your poses.
look at you! congratulations!!!!
10.00 half marathon? Can’t say no to that. Good show!
You Go Twinsie!!! Fab job! What a gorgeous place to run!!
Praying for Harm & her husband : (
Congrats on the PR! That trail looks great. Glad that you are feeling better, plantar fascitis seems like a tough injury to shake. That
looks like i will be eatin your dust in vegas! awesome job on the race:) i just did long beach last weekend and had a rockin pr too! so great to other runner’s recaps and check out mine as well:)
yeahhhh you!!! love those flexing pics. girl, you are HOTTT!
Nice work, woman — both on the negative splits and on the AG award!
Congrats!
Way to Go Jess, You Rock! I have been out of the loop and blogging. Work and injury have consumed my life. I totally understand the PF… I will be seeing you in Vegas though.
Awesome job on the PR!!! And you had a great time all for $10…..that is CRAZY cheap!
wow…$10!
wow a PR!
Wow muscles!!!
booooooo cancer…hate it
we just found out a friend of Bill has it..makes me so mad and terribly sad
Congrats on your awesome race! What a stellar PR! Cool conditions make a LOT of difference!
I’m sending Harmony and her family lots of prayers from here in MN.
Love the pics! Girl you are ripped and lookin might good! Congrats on the unplanned PR, how exciting!
$10.00? that’s unheard of.. what a deal!
way to go on a great race! that’s an AMAZING time!
that is fantastic! 1;47?! WOWZA, amazing. that’s awesome, HUGE congrats!
Awesome PR! Missed you at Girlfriends, but happy for you that you located such cheap race close to Pullman. I already can’t wait for Girlfriends next year!
Congrats on the PR! It sounds like amazing conditions for a race (and $10? yes, please!) I can’t wait to see what you do when you’re fully tapered and in race-mode at Las Vegas!!
Congrats on a speedy half-marathon PR girl!! You’re getting faster and prepping yourself for another fast finish in Vegas!! YAY, YAY!!
Have a great day Jess!!
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