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Comments: Really nice, easy run. The sun came out right at the start which kept us all warm until the lake. The last mile leading to the lake was insane...my body wanted to stop and turn around but I kept on plugging away. Once I got to the water, I took off my polar fleece shirt and my shoes, and proceeded to follow everyone into the water. It was a ramp about ten meters down, then a dunk in, and then back up the other side of the ramp. Surprisingly, it didn't feel as cold or shocking as I was expecting. It wasn't until I had finished and wandered around for a few minutes that I actually started feeling chilled so I changed into warm clothes in my car. If there hadn't been the water portion, I would have PR'd the 5k at around 26 minutes (best guess). What would you do differently?: Pee before the start. I had to go, but didn't and felt that the whole way. And no, I didn't go in the water!! :) I'd also push myself a little harder, although I seem to say that after every race.  Post race
Warm down: Changed into wool and fleece in the car, drank coffee and then a beer! What limited your ability to perform faster: Nerves! That water made me really nervous. Event comments: I'd definitely do this race again! It was so fun to see all the people I have met along this triathlon training adventure last year. Lynne, Liz, Rachel, the other Leslie and more. UPDATE--Here are some photos from Lynne's blog....yes, I did actually go in the water, that is me looking all wet from the back! I placed third in Athena, woo woo! 90 out of 269 women! Profile Album Last updated: 2007-12-12 12:00 AM
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 2008-01-01 3:35 PM |
Master  2235    Pacific Northwest |  Subject: Northwest Runner Resolution Run |
| 2008-01-01 3:36 PM in reply to: #1126369 |
Master 2235 Pacific Northwest | Subject: RE: Northwest Runner Resolution Run I will post pix soon!!!! Stay tuned..... |
| 2008-01-01 6:34 PM in reply to: #1126369 |
Expert 973 Berkeley, Calif. | Subject: RE: Northwest Runner Resolution Run *Great* run! Maybe you need a cold dunk to look forward to after every 5k, if it's going to make you this fast. *g* |
| 2008-01-01 9:52 PM in reply to: #1126369 |
Champion 19812 MA | Subject: RE: Northwest Runner Resolution Run |
| 2008-01-02 8:27 AM in reply to: #1126369 |
Expert 856 Pittsburgh | Subject: RE: Northwest Runner Resolution Run Awesome! Sounds like a great day - excellent time on that run! Just pee in the water next time - everybody else probably was! |
| 2008-01-02 8:49 AM in reply to: #1126369 |
Veteran 162 Virginia | Subject: RE: Northwest Runner Resolution Run Awesome job! I can't believe you went in that cold water! |
| 2008-01-02 1:02 PM in reply to: #1126369 |
Elite 3494 Renton, Washington | Subject: RE: Northwest Runner Resolution Run |
| 2008-01-02 1:12 PM in reply to: #1128446 |
Master 2235 Pacific Northwest | Subject: RE: Northwest Runner Resolution Run ScotinSeattle - 2008-01-02 11:02 AM Nice job Leslie. I have proof that you went in!  I am assuming this means Ron got pix or video. I am very very scared and get first right of posting--I did strip down a bit before the swim--not so purty after all the holiday eating! If so you will see the old guy in the speedo who was right behind me for the dip!! |
| 2008-01-02 1:21 PM in reply to: #1126369 |
Master 1870 Fort Worth | Subject: RE: Northwest Runner Resolution Run Wow what a strange ending to a race but it sounds like you had a great time and that's what it's all about. Good job! |
| 2008-01-02 1:21 PM in reply to: #1128470 |
Elite 3494 Renton, Washington | Subject: RE: Northwest Runner Resolution Run Medusa_Ann - 2008-01-02 11:12 AM ScotinSeattle - 2008-01-02 11:02 AM Nice job Leslie. I have proof that you went in! I am assuming this means Ron got pix or video. I am very very scared and get first right of posting--I did strip down a bit before the swim--not so purty after all the holiday eating! If so you will see the old guy in the speedo who was right behind me for the dip!!
They have been posted already. hehehe. Sorry. |
| 2008-01-02 2:00 PM in reply to: #1126369 |
Melon Presser 52116 | Subject: RE: Northwest Runner Resolution Run Super job! Yeah, you should stop being so fast, that way the mats might have a chance of catching ya P.S. Great pics in Lynne's post. You ROCK! |
. I'm so glad you had a great time and took the plunge!!!| 2008-01-02 4:22 PM in reply to: #1126369 |
Master 2235 Pacific Northwest | Subject: RE: Northwest Runner Resolution Run I stole the pix from Lynne's blog. That's us goofing around with my friend Jennie and Liz (Watergirl here on BT) and Lynne and I making our scared faces before the run/swim! |
| 2008-01-02 5:09 PM in reply to: #1126369 |
TinkerBeth 23096 Liverpool, New York | Subject: RE: Northwest Runner Resolution Run Nicely Done Leslie!! |
| 2008-01-02 9:56 PM in reply to: #1126369 |
Veteran 189 Okiehoma | Subject: RE: Northwest Runner Resolution Run Awesome race! Congrats on placing third! You continue to inspire with how much you constantly kick. Keep it up! |
 2008-01-03 8:47 AM in reply to: #1127497 |
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Overall Rank = 241/476
Age Group = Athena
Age Group Rank = 3/10
Got to the race early and scored a great parking spot. Met up with my friend Jennie, then proceeded to run into a ton of people I know, mostly from triathlons. It was fun! Got my number and kept on contemplating that darn jump into the lake. It looked coooooold!
Jennie and I ran a mile to warm up, and I did some stretching. Mostly I jabbered at friends and probably acted way too hammy for Lynne's husband's camera!