I looked up the race results from my first chip-timed 5 K. It was in April 2007, so just over 2 years ago. My goal for that race was to run the whole think without having to stop to walk (it was my 3rd 5K).
Here is a picture of me just before the 2007 Bridge to Bridge 5K (now it’s the Bridge to Brews 8K/10K & there is more beer, which is a good improvement).
That year (almost exactly 2 years ago), I finished in 38:11 (that’s a 12:17 pace).
I was 35th out of 45 in my age group (77% of women aged 30-35 finished before me); 283/351 overall (80% of everyone finished before me) and 163rd for 216 females (75% of all the womens finished ahead of me).
Compared to this 5K,when I was 39/165 in my age group (only 23% of those 30-35 year-old women finished ahead of me); 420/1239 (33% of everyone ahead of me) & 174th out of 812 women (only 21% of all women beat me Sunday).
Not to mention the time improvement of almost 10 minutes in just two years (and over a 3 minute/mile pace). Also, I have way cooler looking running clothes now:
Awesome “before” and “after” type running photos. Look how far you’ve come. Congrats on being an awesome runner and a big inspiration. 🙂
Thank you! It’s really helped having such inspiring running friends!
So awesome! You are such an inspiration, I agre with Jen!
And…much better running attire =).
what? you didn’t like my warm-up pants? (they were too long, so I ‘cropped’ them with scissors…HOT)
Thank you!
you’ve come a long way baby! be proud.
Oh, I’m proud. The architect has heard of nothing but how proud I am for the past 3 days 🙂
Awesome progress – good for you!
thank you!
I love this post!!! There’s nothing like a great before and after!
It’s awesome, isn’t it? I love before & afters – especially when they’re me (oh yeah, I’m vain).
your progress is amazing! what a transformation, simply amazing. not to get all spice girls on you, but you go girl!
thank you! it’s been hard work, but honestly, mostly just fun. gots to love the running! (zigazag ah)
You look great GR! What a difference 2 years makes huh? Wonderful progress. Isn’t running the best?
thank you! running is pretty much the best.