Roseau

Roseau
Red: Most recent run. Blue: All the streets I've run thus far.

Monday, October 21, 2024

400 miles!

Two years ago, I ran 200 miles. Last year I ran 300 miles. This year, with Coach Agnes Ironfist pushing me, I've run 400 miles! I am incredibly thankful that I'm still able to do this.

Saturday, October 12, 2024

Fourth Place Again?!?


Yesterday was the Blue Ox 5K in Bemidji. 5 takeaways:

1. The weather was perfect - about 60 degrees, I think.

2. I love the energy at this race. There was a solo trumpet player playing the Olympic theme at one point. There was a group of people cheering from a roof across the street. The high school band was playing for us near the mid-point. And the cheering from everyone at the end was amazing.

3. My goal was 29 minutes. I ran pretty much exactly how I wanted to run with negative splits: 9'51" pace for the first mile, 9'38" for the second mile, and 9'25" for the last mile. I almost achieved my goal. Here are the final stats: 


 4. Unfortunately, I did not medal. I came in 4th place again! What's up with these 60-year-old runners who can get 25 or 26 minute times?

5. My 76-year-old friend from Perham beat me again. His time? 27:45! Wow!

My photographer was there. Here is some of what she captured: