Results and race report from Tall Mom Virtual Race for the Cure

It was a really nice day for the run. I slept late - had coffee and a slice of toast - commented on some blogs and then decided to head out. It was wonderful that the race director waited until I was ready to start the race. ;-) If only all races were so convenient.

Here is a picture of Sophie and I just before the start. I had a 10k loop mapped out from last year. It worked out perfect.

I did the 2 mile loop with my dog - dropped her off at the house - dropped off jacket - picked up water and headed back out the door for the other 4.2 miles and ended back within two houses of my house at 6.2. Thanks to the Garmin.

Temperature was 40 and overcast skies. Little to no wind to speak of.

And here are my stats:

Mile 1 - 9:07

Mile 2 - 9:12

Mile 3 - 9:24

Mile 4 - 9:59

Mile 5 - 9:49

Mile 6 - 9:26

Mile .2 - 1.53

Average Pace: 9:28

Distance: 6.21

Time: 58:49

The crowd (comprised of my husband and my dog Sophie) were there when I finished. Sophie was especially happy to see me.

I didn't have a 10:00 minute mile - I am so happy about that. I know - I know - I was really close with mile 4 at 8:59.

Not the fastest 10K - but pretty good for me. AND I HAD A GREAT TIME.

Here are pic's of my Garmin time and distance.

Big THANKS to Mel at Tall Mom for sponsoring this race. Just what I needed.

And one final picture - this is from my first Race for the Cure - May 2005 - My hair was just coming back in.

Tall Mom Virtual Race for the Cure

I am running my first race of 2010. I know many of you have been racing in local races - or have traveled to warmer climates to race. But this will be my first of the season. It will be a lot of fun to be part of the virtual race.

It was funny at dinner tonight. My husband, youngest son and I went out to eat after I got home from my yoga class. I was telling them about the race. They didn't really understand why I would be doing this.

"Why don't you just say that you ran?"

"How will it be fair - some people will run hilly courses and others flat?"

"People will be all different ages."

"Just pick a fast time and report it."

I assured them that it was going to be fun and I was looking forward to it. They just shook their heads.

Looking forward to my run tomorrow. Running because I can. ;-)

Peace