It’s Tim’s weekend.
Since Tim was such a good husband last weekend, I decreed THIS weekend is Tim’s weekend.
Last weekend, he traipsed around Chicago, cheering me on. He humored me and followed me to blogger meet-ups. He got terribly lost finding parking at McCormick Place. He let me pick every restaurant we ate at and calmed me when I was nervous.
So, it’s Tim’s weekend.
Except when it comes to racing. Because I won the bet without needing the 90 second handicap I was awarded!
This morning was kind of every racer’s nightmare. We set our alarms for 5:30 am, since the race started at 7:30, was downtown, and parking would be a nightmare. At 6:10, Tim woke me up—we’d slept through the alarm! We got downtown as fast as we could and promptly got stuck in traffic in a full parking garage. We ended up parking on some random street 5 blocks from the race at 7:20 and walking verrrry quickly to get to the starting line on time.
But we made it!
Some lady at the starting line didn’t realize I was running the 5K, saw my shirt, and was like, “OMG, are you running back to back marathons? That’s crazy!” But I set her straight.
As much as I am looking forward to running another marathon, I did not envy the marathoners this morning. This is why I will never run the Kansas City Marathon:
Look at that climb from mile 21-24! Ha! Noooo way.
Anyway, the race started and we were off! The first mile wasn’t great—it was basically a straight uphill climb, and I was dodging and weaving around tons of people.
Second mile was mostly downhill. I spilled some Gatorade on myself at the aid station. I didn’t really NEED Gatorade, but I’d forgotten my gum and had cotton mouth, like I always do when I race without gum.
Third mile was flatter, comparatively speaking, except for a bit of an incline at the very end. I thought of Sammy Wanjiru’s final kick at Chicago last weekend and did my best to sprint to the finish.
Official result?
Which was good for 27/187 in my age group! Yay!
The splits:
(Is it officially a negative split, since the last lap was 1.1 miles? I am pretty math stupid. Either way, it was pretty close!)
Elevation in green, pace in blue:
Tim beat his goal of coming in under 30 minutes, and our friend beat his goal of coming in under 40 minutes by quite a bit! I’m so proud of them both.
So, Tim’s lady co-worker wins a candy bar. I’d be lying if I said the friendly bet didn’t keep my ass moving during that race. Perhaps I’ll buy myself a Kit-Kat anyway.
I was reminded today of how much I’ve missed short races! It was really fun to put my balls on the table for half an hour and go all out, rather than having to worry about saving something for the end. I feel pretty good about my chances of achieving my goal of a sub-27:00 5K. I was just 91 seconds off today, but given the hills, the crowds, and the fact that I’m only 5 days out from my first marathon I feel like it’s pretty achievable. I’m excited to do some serious speedwork the next few months and will start looking for a 5K in December or January soon.
Unfortunately, the top of my left foot is really throbbing post-race. It’s weird—it feels almost like it’s badly bruised, but looks normal. Who wants to diagnose me? I think I need to focus on cross-training and resting it next week.
Anyway. Not relevant to Tim’s weekend, but I bought some cute, comfy, dressy flats for work purposes today.
Other “It’s Tim’s weekend” celebrations included lots of college football (M-I-Z!):
…me doing the dog-walking:
…and Chipotle for dinner:
(Not pictured: delicious First Watch with our friend post-race; Brie’s three-hour afternoon nap in which I had a nightmare that I was doing a triathlon.)
What’s your favorite race distance? I love everything but 10Ks!
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Congrats on your win! You should definitely buy yourself a Kit Kat.
I’ve only raced in a 5k and an 8k so far, but I have a 10 miler, 10k and marathon on tap, so I’m not sure what my favorite is.
I actually really enjoyed the 8k. I think I’m going to hate the 10 miler next week, but perhaps that’s just the nerves talking?
I hope you both enjoy the rest of Tim’s weekend.
Great job on the race.
I actually like 10Ks. Anything longer and I’m stuck on the couch for the rest of the day.
Where did you get those adorable shoes?!?
They’re by Dr. Scholls and I got them at DSW!
Oh my gosh, that is always my worst nightmare, too! I think the morning/night before the MS 150 I woke up about 100 times, freaking out that I’d slept through my alarm. It was awful.
I couldn’t agree more with today’s 5k. They gushed and gushed on the website about how scenic and amazing the view was during the 5k. But I was balls-to-the-wallsing it too much to take note, ha!
And congrats on the win!
Sounds like a great weekend!
As for the foot issue, it sounds similar to something I’ve experienced. Evidently there are muscles in the top of the foot that should be stretched too. Who knew? (I sure didn’t!) Anyway, the doctor I went to would heat it with either pad or warm towel then rub out the knots as best as possible. My instructions for home were to warm my foot, then put my foot up behind me on a chair/sofa/etc. (top of foot facing down), then kind of lower yourself with the other leg until you can feel a good stretch from your toes through the top of the foot into the leg.
there is a similar effect if you do the quad stretch where you bend your knee and pull your foot up toward your butt, but be sure to hold your foot as close to the end of your toes (rather than ankle) as possible to get the stretch in the top of the foot. Here’s the position I’m referring too: http://tinyurl.com/3ybu5tq.
I also have to be very careful to not lace my shoes too firmly.
I like your new blog look!
Also, I have some shoes like yours that are Franco Sarto, and they have a buckle at lot like those. And they’re from DSW, aka, Mecca.
Congrats on your 5K time! My goal for the fall was to finish a 10k and to run a sub-30″ 5K. Unfortunately, knee troubles will probably keep either from happening now. But I’m inspired when I think about your marathon experience, after having an injury.
It was pretty nice of Mizzou to kick Texas A&M in honor of Tim’s weekend!
I get that hurty/feels bruised but looks normal thing with the top of my feet too. It usually goes away the next day, so hopefully you will be the same
Love the new layout! And I think it’s so cute that you are having “Tim Weekend.” You guys are so sweet to each other!
Z-O-U!! I think I’m taking the kids to the Homecoming parade in CoMo next weekend.
Great job in the 5K yesterday. I had a sore muscle in the top of my foot after I did some barefoot running a couple weeks ago. I did a little stretching, but not much else, and it went away after less than a week.
Like the new blog look!
you are awesome Brie! Way to show those boys how it’s done
I ran my first Half Marathon (Columbus, OH) today with a respectable 2:40… and had my fastest 5k time EVER!
Post race the husband was like- it might be fun to go travel to one… my reply? Well, there IS this thing called the Disney Princess… hahaha not sure but after one I’m hooked!
ps- new blog layout is great!
First, I think it’s sweet that you declared it Tim’s weekend. A nice gesture indeed.
Great job with the race…and adorable find on the shoes.
I love those shoes!!! They are the most comfy shoes ever
Congrats on the 5k time! That is amazing — especially after running a marathon last week. I am in awe! Just curious as to why you don’t like 10ks. I’m running my first (and second) in December. I’m a leeetle nervous.
They’re just not my favorite. 6 miles, for me, is too long to give a 100% max effort the whole way like in a 5K, but not long enough (like a half marathon) to feel like I’m okay starting at a slower pace. It just feels like kind of a weird, in-between distance to me.
Good luck, though!
You had that dream because you SHOULD do a tri
Z-O-U! Another Mizzou alum here. Great job on your marathon last weekend and your 5K Saturday. Very brave 5 days later.
I ran the Kansas City Marathon on Saturday – my first – and finished in 4:40:50. That time included an unfortunate stop at a port-a-potty around mile 8 where I had to stand in line. That climb from 21-24 is not that bad. I kept expecting a major hill to come up and it never did. It was long gradual inclines. The absolute worst part was the hill at the finish line. How cruel?!
10K’s are actually my favorite distance to just run without any pressure. I haven’t really gotten into racing or training for anything, so maybe that makes a difference.