Susan G. Komen 5K Results

YOOOOO...

Sorry for the late posting, but here are my results from my 5K on Sunday morning, Feb. 25th, at 9:30am.

-2036 runners, 4114 walkers.
-wore #354
-in division 102 (Male 18-24)
-official running time: 23:19 min
-average mile pace: 7:32 min
-placed 13th in my division
-placed 134th overall in race

There were tons of people there. I think I was screwed a few seconds out of my official time... partly because it took a while before I could start since I was in the middle of the pack at the beginning. Also, there was some confusion to where the finishing line was, so I stopped the time on my stopwatch prematurely before actually crossing the line. My watch said 23:10 but it was probably a couple more seconds after that because of the screw-up at the end. Also, I always question whether the volunteers get the actual times during big races like these. It seems so sloppy.

Anyways, I fully completed my goal of running a 5K under 24 minutes and beat my first-ever 5K score (24:32). My legs were a little sore the next couple of days, by the way. Oh yeah, and the only reason why I'm accepting the 23:19 score against my 23:10+ score is because the race got a little easier in the middle where it was just all downhill. Maybe that's part of the reason why I ran better.

The results are actually posted online at www.lackomenrace.org under "Race Information"... the fastest time was by a 22-year-old guy who did it in 15:41 min.

What else... oh yeah, during the race, I didn't feel as bad as our October 5K. I felt a cramp coming but I eased it by breathing heavily. It took me a long time before I got winded. Also, I recovered quicker after the race. During our October 5K I initially felt a little weird right when I finished, but I was back to normal pretty quickly for this one. Although... my high after the race was bigger in October I think. I did physically feel good, but not as good as in October.

Dude... my last stretch of running was awesome. I turned up the engines and the reserves and finished strongly. I flew by everyone and it seemed like I was the only one trying to do that. Everyone seemed to just jog in cuz they were tired. Man, my headphones came off and everything cuz I was just chugging along and my legs felt detached from my body. But I didn't care.

The host interviewed runners after they finished while the race was still going on and I was interviewed at some point. It was a good 5K and a good cause and I'll probably do it next year. I really feel like if I train hard enough this summer, I'll be able to do a 10K.

Go to www.photocrazy.com to see pics! Wish you guys were there!

---Andrew =)

DISASTER

5K run is in less than a week.

Only ran about 2 laps (almost 2 laps that is) in 4:02 min.

Didn't break a sweat or even have Gatorade.

Plus, during my short run, the left ear part of my headphones died. RIP.

Reason: my boss called during the run. I messed up something and he wasn't too happy. After getting the call, I didn't feel like running anymore.

I had a lot of time left on my meters... quarters were wasted.

And, I was supposed to go to Subway afterwards but decided not to cuz I felt bad.

Sick run

Ran on Thursday for 28:40, the 3 mile loop, but soon after I felt a cold coming on. End result: sick for the whole weekend. BUMMER DOOD.

Sun Run

Ate some pizza (= my "steroids") before running at Drake Stadium this afternoon.

8 laps in Lane 6.

Total Time: 16:50 min
Average Lap Time: ~2:06 min

That 5K is coming up and I really need to get at least 9-10 laps next weekend.

Sat Run Time

I'm a little disappointed that I didn't run on Sunday as well last weekend. But, I plan to run tomorrow (Sun) sometime during the day.

Anyways, I ran today (Sat) at Drake Stadium and here were my lane 6 lap times...

Lap 1) 2:01
Lap 2) 2:09
Lap 3) 2:07
Lap 4) 2:06
Lap 5) 2:09
Lap 6) 2:09

Total Time... 12:41
Average Lap Time... 2:07

I was kinda distracted and disappointed after the run because I thought I had only ran 5 laps (guess I miscounted). Also, I was wondering if I was going to get a ticket while I was running for using a "failed" meter. And, I was distracted because I thought that I was going to get kicked off the stadium since a sign said that the lane was closed for UCLA practice (but it wasn't).

19 mile bike ride

Just let me know if these non-running activities don't count for this blog... but yea, 2 hours ride time, 19 miles! Went from my apartment down to Long Beach along their beach bike trail. What a beautiful day, yesterday. And no one was at the beach due to the football game, so I had plenty of elbow room. The bike ride ended up being too long though - I was really dragging at the end, and it was iffy whether I'd have to call up Em to get an emergency ride home :)

Not sure why I got so tired - the Running/Biking combo weekend might have been a bit too much. One thing's for sure. I haven't improved since October, so I don't think I should sign up for another race yet. I just need to get out during the weekdays and work more on improvement. Better weather will be a boon for this.

26 min run

Today, ran approx 3 miles in 26 minutes.

mile 1: 9:30 min
mile 2: 8:00 min
mile 3: 8:30 min

I pushed pretty hard on that mile #2, and I wanted to bump it up to 4 miles today, but my legs were feeling sore, so I decided it prudent to stop at the normal distance. I am going to go shopping for some new running shoes tonight - there are good deals at a nearby store, I hear...
Listened to songs from Argentina during this run - not particularly good running music.

Susan G. Komen 5K For Breast Cancer

Hey Emily and Andy,

I just signed up for the Susan G. Komen 5K Race just now. It's Feb 25th (Sunday) in Pasadena. I know it's a little far, but my co-worker had great things to say about this one. She said it was the best 5K she's ever been a part of.

www.lackomenrace.org

Click on "Race For The Cure"
Then click on "Race Information"
Then click on "Race For The Cure Online Registration"
Then click on "Participant Registration"

And then, fill it out and you're done!

Do it,
---Andrew =)

Saturday Run

Ran 7 laps today in Lane 6 at Drake Stadium. Here are my results...

Lap 1: 2:01
Lap 2: 2:07
Lap 3: 2:09
Lap 4: 2:09
Lap 5: 2:10
Lap 6: 2:13
Lap 7: 1:58

Total Time: 14:47
Average Lap Time: 2:07

I'm going to run tomorrow, too... hopefully, I'll be able to get up to at least 8 laps.

---Andrew =)