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August 20, 2011 By Laura

I am writing this from a Korean Spa.

 

JeJu.  It’s really the only way to recover from a 5K!  I also used it to recover from Tough Mudder.

No, there isn’t a happy ending.

 

The race was the Free to Breathe 5K.  It was a very, very hilly race through an Atlanta neighborhood called Virginia Highlands.

Despite the humidity and hills, I nailed a PR!

 

Stats:

  • Distance – 3.14 miles
  • Time: 23:06
  • Average Pace – 7:21

 

1st place in my age group and 5th overall!  The fastest female finished in just over 19 mins.  Crazy fast.

 

 

Which clearly deserved a hearty breakfast from Osteria with my friend Jessica.

The omelet was good, but the grits were icky soupy.  In my omelet: red pepper, onion, spinach, basil, and a side of pomodoro sauce.  YUM.

***

Back to the sauna I go!

What are you doing this weekend?

Can any of you run a 19 minute 5K?  How?!

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Comments

  1. Cait @ Beyond Bananas says

    August 20, 2011 at 12:48 PM

    Ahh Laura! You are crazy fast! Super race, girl.. congrats on the PR!

  2. Lee says

    August 20, 2011 at 1:48 PM

    Great job! You should do the Vinings Downhill with me and Jason on 9.10. I mean, if you can do a hilly 5K in this time, imagine how fast you’d be able to run a mostly downhill course.

    • Laura says

      August 22, 2011 at 12:10 PM

      Thanks! Vinings downhill is tempting… have you done it before? Is it painful downhill or gradual?

  3. Jess@Healthy Exposures says

    August 20, 2011 at 1:57 PM

    Congrats on your race!! You seriously rocked it! Whenever I hear of the winners placing anywhere from 16-19 minutes I’m always thinking “I can’t even imagine going that fast…” haha. Of course, I think that with 23:00 times, too 😉

  4. Matt @ The Athlete's Plate says

    August 20, 2011 at 2:16 PM

    Congrats on the race!

  5. Matt @ The Athlete's Plate says

    August 20, 2011 at 2:50 PM

    Where is the cheese in that omelet?

    • Laura says

      August 22, 2011 at 12:11 PM

      I know, I know…. dairy after running isn’t okay with my stomach, unfortunately. 🙁

  6. Corey @ Learning Patience says

    August 20, 2011 at 4:09 PM

    AWESOME girl! You are such a running rockstar! 🙂 Nice work! A 19 min 5k? Holy moley! Had a rocking day surfing… Happy Saturday! xoxo from Trinidad

  7. Hannah says

    August 21, 2011 at 2:20 AM

    CONGRATULATIONS!!!!

  8. Hayley @ Oat Couture says

    August 21, 2011 at 7:07 AM

    Bloody hell your Speedy Gonzales!! Well done on placing first luv! 🙂 Enjoy your sauna time!

  9. Allie says

    August 21, 2011 at 8:19 AM

    You go girl! Great job on the 5k! Hope you enjoy the spa!

  10. Kelly says

    August 21, 2011 at 3:46 PM

    Wow, congratulations on your fabulous finish – 1st in your age category – that’s really fantastic!! (who cares about soupy grits when you can run your butt off! :))

  11. E @ Act Fast Chef says

    August 22, 2011 at 6:09 AM

    Congrats! That is super fast 🙂

  12. Carol @ Lucky Zucca says

    August 22, 2011 at 3:20 PM

    Go Laura Go!!! You are so fast!! Oh my gosh!! Congratulations on the PR and another medal!!! So happy for you!

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