I PB'd at National Capital!!! (5k)

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I PB'd at National Capital!!! (5k)

Postby rdmsgirl » Thu Jun 03, 2010 8:27 am

I didn't think I would, given the fact that the 5k was soooo crowded (was walking slowly when I passed the start line!!!) , and the fact that it was hot and I was undertrained. But , despite a 2 minute walk at the half way mark, and walking through the water station :oops: , I beat my previous PB of 35:50 - chip time was 34:57!!!! :D

Thanks to all the Maniacs , I don't post often, but I lurk frequently and you are all inspiring . Thanks especially to the Maniacs I saw cheering at the 5k - you lifted my spirits tremendously :D
If only I could love running as much as I love yoga....

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Re: I PB'd at National Capital!!! (5k)

Postby Jo-Jo » Thu Jun 03, 2010 8:45 am

Congrats on your PB! Fantastic. :D
I was cheering about 300 metres from the finish along with Ultra Spirit :D
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Re: I PB'd at National Capital!!! (5k)

Postby Irongirl » Thu Jun 03, 2010 11:54 am

wow! a 1 minute PB in a 5k is huge!! Congratulations!
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Re: I PB'd at National Capital!!! (5k)

Postby mas_runner » Thu Jun 03, 2010 12:23 pm

That's awesome, keep up the good work!
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Re: I PB'd at National Capital!!! (5k)

Postby rdmsgirl » Thu Jun 03, 2010 12:35 pm

Jo-Jo wrote:Congrats on your PB! Fantastic. :D
I was cheering about 300 metres from the finish along with Ultra Spirit :D


Aw , too bad I don't remember the last 300 metres :( I wish I would have seen you!!!

Thanks everyone for your kind words of encouragement - I was feeling a little sheepish for being proud of a slow time :oops:
If only I could love running as much as I love yoga....

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Postby eme » Thu Jun 03, 2010 2:28 pm

Congrats on the PB!
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Re: I PB'd at National Capital!!! (5k)

Postby Habs4ever » Thu Jun 03, 2010 3:01 pm

Excellent :dance:
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Re: I PB'd at National Capital!!! (5k)

Postby scrumhalfgirl » Thu Jun 03, 2010 6:56 pm

way to go!!!!!
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Re: I PB'd at National Capital!!! (5k)

Postby mas_runner » Thu Jun 03, 2010 7:39 pm

rdmsgirl wrote:
Thanks everyone for your kind words of encouragement - I was feeling a little sheepish for being proud of a slow time :oops:


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Re: I PB'd at National Capital!!! (5k)

Postby anners » Thu Jun 03, 2010 8:16 pm

well done! not a slow time at all...a PB is a PB :)
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Postby msdesigner » Thu Jun 03, 2010 8:44 pm

Well done! Be proud!

Carrie, Framboise (Cynthia) and I were cheering near the underpass at Petoria bridge. Does a large red clapping hand and orange/black pom poms ring a bell??? :lol:
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Re: I PB'd at National Capital!!! (5k)

Postby rdmsgirl » Fri Jun 04, 2010 7:56 pm

msdesigner wrote:Well done! Be proud!

Carrie, Framboise (Cynthia) and I were cheering near the underpass at Petoria bridge. Does a large red clapping hand and orange/black pom poms ring a bell??? :lol:


I believe I crossed the street and ran over to you guys!!! Thanks for cheering!!! :D
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Postby VeloCarrie » Fri Jun 04, 2010 8:05 pm

I remember that! Congratulations! :dance:
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Re: I PB'd at National Capital!!! (5k)

Postby babysteps » Fri Jun 04, 2010 8:26 pm

Yeah baby!!! A PB is nothing to sneeze at! You deserve to be proud! Congrats.
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Re: I PB'd at National Capital!!! (5k)

Postby Kelodie » Sun Jun 06, 2010 9:33 am

Good job! :dance:
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