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Frosty Freeze 5K

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Location:

Decatur,AL,

Member Since:

Jan 27, 2007

Gender:

Male

Goal Type:

Boston Qualifier

Running Accomplishments:

New blog at http://runkeeper.com/user/schotz/

Short-Term Running Goals:

2010 Race Schedule:

6/5: Eurocross 5K/8K

7/17: HTC Twilight Run 5K 

8/7: Hot to Trot 8 Hour (Atlanta)

9/18: Hartselle Depot Days 5K

9/25:  Elkmont Rails to Trails 10K 

10/16 Liz Hurley 5K 

10/24: Stone Steps 50K  (Cincinnati,OH) 

11/13: Chickamauga Battle Field Marathon (TN)

12/4: Frosty Freeze 5K (Decatur) 

12/31: Recover 50K (Huntsville) 

Long-Term Running Goals:

http://runkeeper.com/user/schotz/

Personal:

Born 1972 in north central Wisconsin

Married for 11 yrs to very supportive non-running wife. Two children : Fiona, 6 (in picture) and Elliott (2 yrs)

Co-Race Director of  Delano Park 12 Hour Run (www.delano12.com). President of River City Runners (www.rivercityrunners.org)

3 cats and 1 dog (chocolate lab)

In high school, I was an slightly overweight , badly asthmatic J.V. cross country runner.  I enjoyed being part of the team but never excelled.   The summer after my freshman year in college I decided to run a marathon.  6 weeks later I ran a 3:11 at Grandma's Marathon in Duluth (1991) and I was hooked on long distance running where my asthma wasn't as much of a factor. 

 

 

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Race: Frosty Freeze 5K (3.11 Miles) 00:18:12, Place overall: 9, Place in age division: 1
Easy MilesThreshold MilesMarathon Pace MilesTrack speed mileageHill mileageTotal
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After three days without running to recooperate, I woke up very excited to race.  I had spent the night at work following a new product run and caught sleep here in there in one of the conference rooms. 

I warmed up with Jon and within a 1/4 mile knew that my ankle was a lot better.  It was a little tender but didn't hurt.   It was cold  (<30F) but what can you expect from a race called the Frosty Freeze.

Jon agreed to pace me to try to break 18 minutues and PR.  I was on his back shoulder through the 1st mile (5:37).  This was only one second off of my mile PR.  My breathing was labored so I knew I would be in pain at the end of the race.  Jon gradually pulled ahead but I kept pushing.   The second mile is hillier but I came in at 6:00 so I was feeling OK.  I kept it up as best as I could and actually picked it up a bit.  I caught sight of the finish and knew I would have my PR.   Cut it by 6 seconds! 

The marathon next weekend should be interesting.

Comments
From mikemac on Sun, Dec 07, 2008 at 12:26:10

Congrats on the new PR!!Good luck at your marathon coming up.You are ready!

From Nevels on Sun, Dec 07, 2008 at 18:42:57

Solid run; congrats on the PR! With the ankle feeling good, you should be able to hammer the marathon home. Good luck!

From JimF on Tue, Dec 09, 2008 at 20:01:15

Great job on the PR and good luck in the marathon this weekend!

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