Yesterday the Husband and I awoke early (5:30 am) to get me to the start line of the Reston 10 Miler on time. This was my first 10 mile race. I have of course run longer distances, but never had a stopping point at 10 miles, so I was excited to see how I would do.
We left our house around 6:50 and drove through zero traffic (something that rarely happens, even on Sunday mornings) to Reston, at South Lakes High School, to begin the race! I was meeting Anna, a LTE boardie, for the first time as she was coming up from Charlottesville, VA to run the race as well. I decided on the way over that because my Half Marathon (or rather my more important race) was coming up in two weeks, I would run with her at her pace (slightly slower than mine) and take breaks as needed. She told me that she runs 1.5 miles and then walks for 90 seconds, and that usually corresponds to the water stops. After mile 4.5 I realized this is what I should be doing for all of my runs. My body responded SO WELL to this method that I think I found my sweet spot.
Reston 10 Miler Course via my Garmin 210
The miles went by quickly and I really enjoyed myself. At the end of the race I was really just wanting it to be done, so I sprinted ahead around the track finishing in 1:53:47.
Reston 10 Miler – 3/3/2013 – 1:53:47
Great Race – Great Fun. REALLY COLD and windy. Can’t wait for my Half Marathon now!
IT’S MONDAY!
Menu for the Week:
- Monday: Turkey Tacos
- Tuesday: Spaghetti Squash with Turkey and Meat sauce
- Wednesday: “Fried” chicken with Oven Fries
- Thursday: School night / Fend for yourself
- Friday: Homemade Pizza
- Saturday: Dinner out with Kim and Edwin
- Sunday: Gnocchi (Attempt 2 – potatoes did not cooperate last night)
Workouts for the Week:
- Monday: REST
- Tuesday: 3.1 miles & Arms
- Wednesday: 3.1 miles & core
- Thursday: REST
- Friday: 40 minute tempo run
- Saturday: 6-8 Miles (Haven’t decided)
- Sunday: 2 Miles & Full body Strength
GIVEAWAY!!!
I will be giving on lucky – continental US Only – Reader a box of healthy snacks that I adore and the book Working Out Sucks!
- Kind Bars
- Dried Fruit
- Nuts
- etc!
Here is what you have to do:
- Like “Life’s Little Epiphanies” on Facebook
- Follow me on Twitter: @bebegetswordy & tweet the following:
- I wanna win BeBe’s Snack and Book Giveaway! @Bebegetswordy #Allofmywords
- Leave a comment on the blog telling me about your exercise escapades and what you love to do to be active!
You can do all three – but make sure you leave a comment for each action as that is how I will be randomly selecting the winner.
I’ll be selecting the winner this Friday – 3/8/2013 SO ENTER SOON!
Great job on your 10 miler! I like the idea of running for 1.5miles and walking for 90. If I ever get running to love me I may give that a try!
My exercise crack right now is Turbo Fire. It’s soooo much fun!
I’m ready for it to get nice out tho, I’m missing my bike!
Awesome job on the race!!
You know my exercises of choice is all about Crossfit!!
I tweeted about the giveaway!
And I also ‘liked’ you on Facebook! Woot!
In the summertime I greatly enjoy running on the beach to exercise, de-stress and get some fresh air. Thanks for the giveaway!
I liked Life’s Little Epiphanies on Facebook!
I followed you on Twitter and tweeted about the giveaway!
And, right now, my husband and I have started running to train for a 5k this weekend and a 10k in May! We’re having a lot of fun going to the gym together and exploring our new city while running.
Well, lets see…you’re a great accountability buddy on Twitter!
You are awesome!
I like you on Facebook!
I tweeted your giveaway!
I love doing the elliptical at the gym and get those healthy endorphins going! Thank you!
I like you on facebook!
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I love doing yoga to keep active, flexible, energized and both mentally and physically balanced too! Thank you for your fabulous giveaway as well!
Favorite workout right now is Kickboxing. It makes me feel so powerful!
Liked your FB page!
Tweeted about the giveaway!
where oh where do i begin! It’s been a long 3 yrs to get where I am today! Love that you’ve been blogging bout your running.
I like “Life’s Little Epiphanies” on Facebook as Cindy Aiton. Thank you so much for offering such a fun and generous giveaway!
I follow you on Twitter as @normawatson. I also tweeted about the giveaway: https://twitter.com/normawatson/status/309029848196730880
My winter exercise routine mainly consists of Zumba, but I really want to try running this spring. I am so tired of being confined indoors… I need some fresh air!
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I like you on facebook!
Following you and tweeted: https://twitter.com/j_mosh/status/309517381926006784
Right now I’m addicted to yoga/yoga fusion. It’s relaxing and challenging at the same time, and I’ve definitely noticed an improvement in my physical strength. Love it! Thanks for the awesome giveaway
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