The best thing about a virtual race is that there is no pre-set start time. Thus, I took advantage of sleeping in on my Saturday and saved my 8 miles for this evening.
The "race" went well: No line at registration, no crowds at the start line, and I was able to pace myself pretty consistently.
Mile 1: 9:51
Mile 2: 9:46
Mile 3: 10:46 (walked while I took my GU and drank half my water)
Mile 4: 10:14
Mile 5: 10:06
Mile 6: 9:55
Mile 7: 10:02
Mile 8: 9:43
Total Time: 1:20:26
I wanted to finish in 80 minutes or less, but I missed that goal by 26 seconds (maybe I need to learn to take a GU and drink my water while running -- but I don't know if I'll ever be that coordinated). But aside from falling short, just slightly, of my goal time, I can call it a PR (since it's my one and only 8 mile race) and that makes for an excellent race.
Hope everyone else's 8 was grrrrrr8!
way to go Jess!! virtual races are indeed grrrrrrreat!
ReplyDeleteNice job! I miss winter racing.
ReplyDeleteWTG on the PR, and awesome on the no crowds at the start line ;-)
ReplyDeleteGood job. I wonder if your virtual racers skipped the race-I don't see their recaps here.
ReplyDeleteBTW, MN is f-ing cold. Minneapolis, -3 degrees, Sunrise, 80 degrees. Hmmm...where do you think I would rather be? I have turned soft in my old age and no matter how many surprises or girlfriends I see, their warmth and love can't keep my toes warm. Other than the cold, this has been a great trip.
Great job!! I only managed 5 miles, so I guess I'll call mine an 8K on the 8th.
ReplyDeleteWoohoo! Great 8!
ReplyDeleteThat's a great result! Since you hadn't "raced" this distance before, I think you pretty much hit your goal, with as abstract as it must have been to establish before hand. Way to go, and especially keeping moving while refuling. You made progress, which is better than stopping and letting the muscles start to tighten.
ReplyDeleteMan, I loved the lack of crowd and easy start proceedures in this race!
Great job on the 8.
ReplyDeleteAwesome job, Jess!
ReplyDeleteNice job. I'm particularly impressed with your even pacing (something I obviously need to work on...LOL).
ReplyDeleteI'm lobbying for 9 on the 9th next month...
Oh, the GU and water on the run is a must-have to propel you into the elite ranks! Don't worry, it's one of the few things in life that's easier to do than it sounds!
ReplyDeleteWell done, Jess! 8 miles in 80 minutes is awesome!!! 26 seconds not withstanding!!
ReplyDeleteGreat job, Jess. Congrats on the PR...
ReplyDeleteAWESOME JOB CHICA!!! And congrats on the PR!!! WHOOOOO HOOOO!!! ;D ;D
ReplyDeleteGreat job!!! Your time and pacing are awesome! I really need to even out my pacing.
ReplyDeleteSorry I missed it but it seems like you did well.
ReplyDeleteNice race!! I am starting to like virtual races better than real ones. The lack of a crowd really wins me over.
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Fantastic, you are getting speedy.
ReplyDeleteThanks for joining in, glad you had fun!
Great job!!
ReplyDeleteHell of a job, jess. You should try a gu holder instead of the packets. Less mess, lots faster.
ReplyDeleteExcellent, I have never run a virtual race. Interesting
ReplyDeleteGreat times for that race! Loved the race too, but I slacked off and did it a day late.
ReplyDeleteNice pacing! Very consistent. Great job, Jess!!!
Great job! Glad you could join our race! Nice even pacing too. And you probably had great weather too!
ReplyDeletecongrats on the awesome pr. i pr'd for an 8 mile distance, too. i think we're both pretty awesome.
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