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FRIDAY FIVE LINKUP: FAVORITE THINGS

9/18/2014

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Hi all! Linkup Friday!! Thanks to our amazing hostesses: the DC Trifecta Bloggers (Courtney from Eat Pray Run DC, Mar from Mar on the Run, and Cynthia from You Signed Up For What?!). 

This week the topic is Favorite Things. Since there are very few things I am enjoying about the "Fall" starting (7 days of consecutive days over 100 degrees will do that to you) I have decided to discuss the 5 things I am looking forward to with my race this weekend: Dodger Foundation Inaugural 5k

Even though I have run approximately: 
5 10ks
10 Half Marathons
1 Full Marathon

I have never run a 5k! I am very excited to have this be my first 5k. I will talk about what I am most excited about and then my goals for the race

1. It's an Inaugural Race
Hopefully this is a positive and not a hot mess but I am excited to do something that no one else has ever done. 

2. There is a lot of excitement around baseball right now
The Dodgers and Angels are both rocking it so So Cal is very excited. I think it will bring a good atmosphere to the race. 

3. Carb-loading
I am excited-I eat pretty low carb in real life so anytime I can eat more carbs, I get excited. I want to make sure I have proper glycogen stores to be able to do well. 

4. To push my limits
I have been working on speed and PiYo and other strength activities. I am ready to see what my body can do especially since it is finally a bit cooler for the first time this month. Also, I will be running this race without knowing anyone-I have not done this since the Disneyland 10k so I am excited for the experience.

5. Logistics
It's a 5k so it will be over fast and it will be a 15 minute drive to and from my house WITH free parking! This may become my favorite local race. Also, now I will have a Dodgers shirt to wear to games!

GOALS
A-sub-30 minutes
This is the dream and for this to happen a lot of things will have to fall in place, mostly good weather. I know I will get there eventually but I want to get as close to it as I can now. 
B-sub 32 minutes
I ran a PR of 5k in about 32 minutes on Tuesday. I think with the energy of the race and a few good nights sleep I hope I can hit this goal
C- sub 34:30 minutes
This is where my range for 5k has been lately so I am hoping to at least be able to hit this. 
D-sub 36 minutes
I just want to be under 12:00 mile. There may be a narrow course, there may be issues (it is a first year after all) but I am confident I can do this

Make sure to follow me on Twitter as I will be posting after the race. and look for a recap in the early part of next week!

What are your plans for the weekend? Are you running a race? 
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M @readeatwriterun link
9/18/2014 07:16:33 pm

Have a great race!

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April at RunTheGreatWideSomewhere
9/18/2014 11:12:53 pm

Good luck on your race and best wishes on hitting your goals!!

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Kat @ LIfe by the Laces link
9/19/2014 01:43:48 am

5Ks are always fun! Have a great time and good luck!

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Lacey@fairytalesandfitness link
9/19/2014 03:29:13 am

Goodluck on your 5k. It's funny for being such a popular race distance I have run so many more half and full marathons.

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Heather Runs Thirteen Point One link
9/19/2014 05:25:33 am

Good luck with your first 5k! I'm sure you'll do great!!

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Cynthia @ You Signed Up For WHAT?! link
9/19/2014 01:31:39 pm

I love the logistics of your race - close drive and free parking? Yes please!

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Mar @ Mar on the Run link
9/19/2014 11:31:31 pm

good luck!! sounds fun :) I like your goals!!

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Haley @ Running with Diapers link
9/20/2014 01:41:00 pm

I'm a huge baseball fan. This sounds like a great 5k. Good luck!

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Juliana Calhoun
9/20/2014 03:44:13 pm

Thanks!

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Juliana Calhoun
9/20/2014 03:44:36 pm

I'm so much more excited than I thought I would be for tomorrow

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Juliana Calhoun
9/20/2014 03:45:01 pm

Thanks! I still can't believe I've never raced a 5k. Hopefully this is a good one

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Juliana Calhoun
9/20/2014 03:45:51 pm

I can't believe there's free parking! Also the entire race is run directly around the stadium which goes to show how much parking there is!

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Juliana Calhoun
9/20/2014 03:46:30 pm

Thanks! I love baseball too and think it's great to have the teams sponsor races

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Jennifer link
9/21/2014 12:00:12 am

Good luck with your 5K! Too funny my first race was actually a 10K :)

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