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So I am still feeling so happy after yesterday's race. Short story:

2 minute all time PR (not just post baby...as I feel that deserves it's own category) of 1:46:4X. My previous PR was 1:48:4X set in 2011. Last fall, I came close and missed that by about 4 seconds, which I was thrilled about.

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Going into this, I wasn't feeling confident in my training. A lot of my early weeks were on the treadmill and the weather just plain sucked for training this year. My longest long run was 11 and it didn't go that great - I had to walk a few times. Plus, last week my planned 12 got cut to 6 because of the weather.

Anyway, race day I woke up not having great sleep because DS has been coughing at night. And my in-laws were at my house for the past 4 days so that always makes me edgy. I got to the area for the start line shuttle in plenty of time. I ran into a friend of my brothers who is doing an Ironman this summer. Always amazing. I also met up with a college friend and his wife. She was running the 1/2 and he was bike support so it was nice to see him along the course cheering.

The weather was so perfect. It was about 40 at the start and ZERO wind which seems to never happen. I was nervous about there beign any wind because the course is around a large lake and the open areas could have been bad.

What I did like about this race was wave starts. I started right behind the 1:50 pacers. The first mile was still pretty crowded despite the waves, but I wasn't dodging walkers at least. My first mile was slow - about 8:30, but I felt good and decided to just go with it. Next mile was 7:53. Whoops. Needed to reign it in a bit.

The course had lots of rolling hills which really didn't bother me like I thought they would. It was a really scenic course, but I do enjoy crowd support and there were pockets of it, but often it would be really quiet.

Around the 10 mile mark, I realized that if I kept a 9 minute mile, I would finish with my current PR. I felt good at that point and decided to keep up my pace, but that got harder after each 1/2 mile. I still felt good until about mile 11 when my feet didn't want to go and my hips were really hurting. Plus, the course turned onto a crushed limestone regional trail and I felt like I was running in sand, even though I wasn't.

The best part of all was seeing my kids, H, and mom towards the finish. Seeing my kids smile when they saw it was me was the best. Plus, I knew I was going to PR so it was even better.

I am really sore today, but am thrilled. Thank you all for your support! This board has been a part of all my races and I think of all of you when I am out there.

ETA: finish pic with salty face and uncooperative kids!

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Congrats on the PR! I know you've been working on it for awhile, but have had some other priorities too (i.e. those two precious babies in your signature). So glad you were able to surpass your goal. You put up a great time!

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beckbech New Member Posts: 245 Likes: 139	AW: PR 1/2 race report! May 5, 2014 9:00:33 GMT -5 via the ProBoards App breezy8407 likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by beckbech on May 5, 2014 9:00:33 GMT -5 Congrats, great recap!
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enfuego23 Full Member Posts: 2,534 Likes: 1,388	AW: PR 1/2 race report! May 5, 2014 9:06:58 GMT -5 breezy8407 likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by enfuego23 on May 5, 2014 9:06:58 GMT -5 Yay!! So happy for you - awesome PR!!
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katyintx Full Member Posts: 1,668 Likes: 3,325	AW: PR 1/2 race report! May 5, 2014 9:07:55 GMT -5 breezy8407 likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by katyintx on May 5, 2014 9:07:55 GMT -5 Congratulations on your PR! That part about seeing your kids melted my heart...
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jene Senior Member Posts: 9,501 Likes: 10,272	AW: PR 1/2 race report! May 5, 2014 9:10:11 GMT -5 via the ProBoards App breezy8407 likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by jene on May 5, 2014 9:10:11 GMT -5 Great job! Your kids are too cute!
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Post by thom on May 5, 2014 9:21:54 GMT -5

That is SO awesome! I know it was a rough spring to train, but you somehow made it all work.

When you consider the time & flexibility you had to train when you set your first PR, it's even more amazing to me that you set a new lifetime PR today. You are Super Runner Mom!! Congratulations Bree.

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lb2006 Full Member Posts: 3,975 Likes: 4,672	AW: PR 1/2 race report! May 5, 2014 9:21:58 GMT -5 breezy8407 likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by lb2006 on May 5, 2014 9:21:58 GMT -5 Congrats!!! That is a great pic!
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cinco Elder Posts: 13,773 Likes: 19,044	AW: PR 1/2 race report! May 5, 2014 9:57:13 GMT -5 breezy8407 likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by cinco on May 5, 2014 9:57:13 GMT -5 Congrats on a speedy PR! Love the photo!
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clseale Elder Posts: 11,757 Likes: 18,989	AW: PR 1/2 race report! May 5, 2014 10:03:56 GMT -5 breezy8407 likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by clseale on May 5, 2014 10:03:56 GMT -5 You're so awesome! Congrats on a very well deserved PR.
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lauren170 Full Member Posts: 2,831 Likes: 3,900	AW: PR 1/2 race report! May 5, 2014 10:22:15 GMT -5 via mobile breezy8407 likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by lauren170 on May 5, 2014 10:22:15 GMT -5 Congrats!! You look very happy in that finish line picture with your kids.
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bostonmichelle Senior Member Posts: 9,801 Likes: 17,461	AW: PR 1/2 race report! May 5, 2014 10:38:58 GMT -5 breezy8407 likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by bostonmichelle on May 5, 2014 10:38:58 GMT -5 Congratulations on a great race and PR!
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Great job! What a wonderful PR experience.

Weird question: is that a sequin sweaty bands headband?? I've had one in my amazon wish list forever, and can't decide whether to pull the trigger. It looks so cute on you!

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Love of my life baby boy born 11/11. One and done not by choice; 3 years of TTC yielded 4 MMC and 2 CPs, through 4 IUIs and 2 IVFs. Focusing on making the world a better place instead...and running.

PRs: 5k: 21:36 | 10k: 48:15 | Half: 1:51 | Marathon: 4:17 | 50k: 6:52
Marathon 2 coming Dec 2017

sassystace Full Member Posts: 1,942 Likes: 1,563	AW: PR 1/2 race report! May 5, 2014 11:07:53 GMT -5 breezy8407 likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by sassystace on May 5, 2014 11:07:53 GMT -5 Congrats on the PR!! Nice job!
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kams Senior Member Posts: 8,378 Likes: 8,028	AW: PR 1/2 race report! May 5, 2014 11:10:28 GMT -5 breezy8407 likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by kams on May 5, 2014 11:10:28 GMT -5 You are so amazing! Congratulations! What a cute pic, too!
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shellfish26 Full Member Posts: 1,378 Likes: 3,180	AW: PR 1/2 race report! May 5, 2014 11:10:59 GMT -5 breezy8407 likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by shellfish26 on May 5, 2014 11:10:59 GMT -5 Whoa! Awesome time! Congrats on your PR!
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marcyiam Full Member Posts: 2,721 Likes: 1,772	AW: PR 1/2 race report! May 5, 2014 11:22:50 GMT -5 breezy8407 likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by marcyiam on May 5, 2014 11:22:50 GMT -5 Congrats on the PR! And I love the recap and pic. ;-)
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May 5, 2014 10:47:52 GMT -5 Mushe said:

Great job! What a wonderful PR experience.

Weird question: is that a sequin sweaty bands headband?? I've had one in my amazon wish list forever, and can't decide whether to pull the trigger. It looks so cute on you!

It's a Bic Band. I had two of them and lost one in the hospital when the kids were born

But I do like it!

here's the size I have:

www.bicbands.com/skinny-sparkle-bands/

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May 5, 2014 15:13:04 GMT -5 breezy8407 said:

May 5, 2014 10:47:52 GMT -5 Mushe said:

Great job! What a wonderful PR experience.

Weird question: is that a sequin sweaty bands headband?? I've had one in my amazon wish list forever, and can't decide whether to pull the trigger. It looks so cute on you!

It's a Bic Band. I had two of them and lost one in the hospital when the kids were born

But I do like it!

here's the size I have:

www.bicbands.com/skinny-sparkle-bands/

Aww, thanks for the reco! I love the sparkles.

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Love of my life baby boy born 11/11. One and done not by choice; 3 years of TTC yielded 4 MMC and 2 CPs, through 4 IUIs and 2 IVFs. Focusing on making the world a better place instead...and running.

PRs: 5k: 21:36 | 10k: 48:15 | Half: 1:51 | Marathon: 4:17 | 50k: 6:52
Marathon 2 coming Dec 2017

shelbyann Senior Member Posts: 5,556 Likes: 6,852	AW: PR 1/2 race report! May 5, 2014 17:22:32 GMT -5 via the ProBoards App breezy8407 likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by shelbyann on May 5, 2014 17:22:32 GMT -5 Love this recap. Congrats!! You and your kiddos are too cute.
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Stingyshark Full Member Posts: 4,614 Likes: 3,822	AW: PR 1/2 race report! May 5, 2014 18:52:16 GMT -5 via Tapatalk breezy8407 likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Stingyshark on May 5, 2014 18:52:16 GMT -5 Congrats!! There is hope that I may one day return to my old pace. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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May 5, 2014 18:52:16 GMT -5 Stingyshark said:

Congrats!!

There is hope that I may one day return to my old pace.

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For sure! Only two years later...

But for real, just be patient. I know that's annoying to hear though. At the beginning I just assumed I would never have the time to get back to my old paces.

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taratru Elder Posts: 13,720 Likes: 24,692	AW: PR 1/2 race report! May 5, 2014 20:01:09 GMT -5 breezy8407 likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by taratru on May 5, 2014 20:01:09 GMT -5 Those kids are so adorable! Congrats on the big pr!
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skwcm80 Elder Posts: 12,028 Likes: 18,444	AW: PR 1/2 race report! May 6, 2014 7:26:34 GMT -5 breezy8407 likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by skwcm80 on May 6, 2014 7:26:34 GMT -5 Congratulations on the huge PR!! And I see no salty face in that picture, just massive amounts of cute.
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mrshandy Elder Posts: 11,201 Likes: 15,046	AW: PR 1/2 race report! May 6, 2014 7:34:51 GMT -5 breezy8407 likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by mrshandy on May 6, 2014 7:34:51 GMT -5 Congrats on an awesome race!! Way to come back post kids! It's such a long road back, but totally worth it.
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