Cowtown 2016 10k - Check Point

7th consecutive year running this same 10k, including the virtual race run on 2015 due to inclement weather. Two reference times: 41:09 and 47:01. PR and backward PR. First one to try to get closer to and second one hopefully not to break.

Arriving early was a plus, however I had to rush a little bit with warming up and deal with crossing to my corral that was closed and protected by guards. I got to cross and place myself around a "cruising" crew.

Race started, cruising crew was pulling me. 2012 I was passing runners, this year some runners were passing me, but I had 6 miles to go. I knew the course, which for any reason felt little bit hillier. 1, 2, 3 long miles and second part of the race to try to press the gas. "Run happy, relax, enjoy," is it possible? Still two miles more, and it came to my mind how tired I had gotten in 2013 on that spot. I have been studying about the heart in A&P II class. I know the heart doesn't get tired and it can't over beat, however resulting acids need to perform some chemistry to get cleared.

Last mile, feeling pretty acidic. I could still see a running friend in front. She was getting closer. I just wanted to cross the finish line. I was trying to relax, but finish line magnet was pulling me. I got to pass running friend last couple seconds. It wasn't really intentional but it happened.

46:52, 5th 40-44 Ag. First time not getting any AG medal, but a couple prizes:

• Getting to cross that finish line non-stop, 
• Not being afraid of any finish time and/or pain when running a race.

 

It takes 2, to Actually Complete 3 Each

Around Valentines. 5k with Nick. Hilly McKinney. It was a pretty tough course running under 2 tunnels x 2 times. Simple goal, just run it! I got to see few running friends, Frisco Running club couple, Fiona Green, Molly & Wyatt, that got to crush the 10k course in 36 minutes.

The best time at the race was to watch Nicholas crossing the finish line. It took him 27:45 min, almost 6 minutes more than PR, but he crossed the finish line and I can tell now that that running slower is not necessarily easier.

It took 2, to actually run 3 miles each and get the second team prize.

5k Teams Finish Position - 2 
Team Score (times): 51:40.99 
Team - Mom & Son 
1) 333 Roxane Wroblewski F-42 3 3 23:55.04 23:55.04
2) 334 Nicholas Wroblewski M-14 8 11 27:45.95 51:40.99

Aramco Half Marathon

One of my favorite races. I ran it in 2012 when I went to watch the Olympic trails. I had no plans to race, but someone had a bib that couldn't use, so I took it and got to run. I ran it again year ago and I signed for this year as well. I really like this race, it is one of the "National Races", a big athletic event with all the city around watching and cheering runners.

Storm during driving to Houston day before, however bad weather-happy face. Weather is the same for every body. Expo was short but fun. I got to find my name on the runners board, got a picture with supposedly Kenyans and got a nice Sketchers hat.

Race morning. Together with coach, we arrived the Convention Center, dropped gear and jumped to respective corrals. I know without warming up too much, my body is running at 9', so I needed to place myself in a safe sport not to be ran over faster runners. Miles 1 to 6 until Eugenia's old neighborhood it was going to be a cruising. Then mile 7 as transition and finally 8 to 13 adventure.

This year it took me 1:43:45 to finish, and even 1:16 longer than year ago, at least no Half Marathon backward PR :-)

DRC Frigid 10K - End of Trilogy before Half

5K, 8K and this week 10K before the 21K for the Half Marathon.
Running less than half of a half should not be complicated. Just run, Roxy.

And that is what I did. I got to plug to some runners, manage the way go and push a little bit more on the way back. Enough to get AG medal, enjoy race and met some friends!

 

 

Plano Pacers Holiday Hustle 8K

Another week, another race. Week ago it was a 5k and it wasn't easy. For this week, 8k I was going to need some help, so I ran with my cheating muscles tights.
It was fun. Nick started with me a paced me for the first mile. I got to pass a few runners and then Nick paced me on the way back, for the last mile around the lake.

It was a great race, running around runners, I met some friends and got an AG trophy!!!

Speedway CandyCane Classic

Can I run in the evening? I should! This was my big question when I signed to this race.
I started happy, watching fast runner go. Then a cute lady got in front of me. I got to plug to her as a pacer. We ran out of the stadium, then climbed it an ran inside. I had never realized how big the Speed Motor Stadium is. Then way down and I still had some energy to pass the cute English friend I met after.  Good enough to get AG medal! And enjoy hot choco with friends and Lucas.

 

North Texas Turkey Trot - Running & Blog Recap

Summer 2015. Back to school, and recovery. Getting an injury on my ankle while tempting to run on a trail in Sedona, forced finally to take a little break from running. I had to miss that 10k in the woods, and the magic hiking in Arizona trails. For any reason my body feels so exhausted...

Back home, some weeks, around 3, not running on roads, just in the water plus some bike. Still feeling weak, but I needed to start running. Mile by mile, walk, run, walk, count the clouds, the birds, the miles.

I needed some help to get a little bit out of me. Luckily one of the best runners and coach I me at a race in 2015, started supporting me.

 

August, September and October, piling miles. I had already by 30 per week. Time to check where I am, I thought. I signed to a 5k close to home, Gary Burns. Event was cancelled due to weather conditions, however I ran it on the treadmill and it me took 24 min 45 sec. There I was!

Coach James also started sending me some workouts. Time to check for real where I was. North Texas Turkey Trot 5k. Do not be afraid Roxy. Just run! I started conservative, all young runners passing me, some 5k, others 10k runners.  Keep going mom! Almost in the last mile I got to catch with a girl and we pushed each other. This is why races are for! 23:24

F 40-44

3

Female

26

Overall

145