I ran it it on the treadmill. And, I did not "race" it. I ran a comfortable 6.6 MPH pace (my odd pace that I always run at on the 'mill). I ran with Little Dude playing along side me and watching Diego on DVD. I stopped 3 times for snacks for the little guy and Go Diego Go DVD malfunctions! I sped up a bit and sprinted at the end. I ran my 6.2 miles in 55:50. This has unfortunately, been my longest run since the marathon ... sigh.
Several of you have emailed me with a link to your race report ... but I know that many of you have not. If you did run the virtual race and posted a report on your blog, please email me ( runningdivamom at charter dot net ) with a link. I hope to get my act together and post the results and prizes early next week. I have really enjoyed reading all of the posts and seeing all of the fun photos ... and great finishing times! You people rock!Mileage has pretty much sucked this month. I have a half marathon next Saturday and have not put anything in longer than this virtual 10K, since my marathon on October 3rd. I ran low mileage the week after my 26.2 mile journey, just to recover. I was going to run twelve miles last weekend, but ran nothing after I caught strep throat. Since getting strep, I have had a mongo cold and cough all week and have taken much needed rest (thanks to Nyquil).
I'm heading out for a girls only shopping weekend with my mom tomorrow and I really am looking forward to working out with her at the hotel gym (if we don't have too many drinks the night before!). Excuses, excuses ...
If you completed the virtual race and posted
a race report on your blog, please email me
( runningdivamom at charter dot net )
with a link.
HAVE A GREAT WEEKEND !!!!!
Well, I signed up for your Virtual Race. I was going to use the last 6 miles of the Chicago Marathon. Well, those last 6 miles were UGLY. Does that even count as a race? I was in a race but at that point I was just putting one foot in front of the other. You can go to my blog under the "Chicago Marathon Recap" and see how UGLY it was. I finished, it is PR for me, not nothing near the PR that I hoped. Now the actual 10K portion no where near a PR.
ReplyDeleteGood job on the 10k! I wouldn't worry about not getting the miles in. I think your body needs to rest and recover from strep and your cold! Take it easy and relax...you'll be fine in the 1/2!
ReplyDeleteI hope you recover quickly from strep...it must be hard to be training with it! Sounds like you're going to have an awesome weekend with your mom!
ReplyDeleteKeep getting that rest to get yourself well! You'll do just fine in the half. I'll be crossing my fingers that I didn't finish dead last in the virtual 10k. :)
ReplyDeleteNo virtual race happened here. Feel better!
ReplyDeletegreat job on the 10k
ReplyDeleteGreat work on your 10K! Don't be too hard on yourself!
ReplyDeleteI ended up not participating after signing up :( I have lost my running groove! :(
ReplyDeleteDon't worry yourself, recovery however long is good for the body, you'll rock your 1/2 for sure!
ReplyDeletecan't remember if I officially signed up....but I definitely ran my 10K....it was my first marathon 10.10.10.
ReplyDeleteNice job on the 10K. Hope the girls shopping weekend with your mom was fun!
ReplyDeleteYou'll get back in it. Just enjoy the 1/2 and don't worry too much about time. We still think you are awesome!
ReplyDeleteGreat job on the 10K! Hope you're feeling better.
ReplyDeleteWinks & Smiles,
Wifey