Jeanetta M Runs a Personal Best at Lake Merritt

Here' the story in Jeanetta's words...Go Jeanetta!

"Apparently, Lake Merritt is a good place for me to run. This morning I participated in the Girls on the Run/ Lake Merritt Joggers and Striders 10K and placed first in my age group!

This, only my fourth 10K ever was about 40 seconds faster than my previous personal best. It was hot, I don't like running in circles, and I was trying to strike a balance between conserving enough energy to run San Jose next Sunday and running fast enough to be confident that I can run San Jose in my goal time next Sunday.

So, I'm satisfied with my time of 59:46 and figure I'll run a faster 10K next year. Or at the CIM Relay in December! See you at Piedmont Track on Wednesday."

The Montreal Half Marathon by Gini H

Tuesday, September 18, 2008

Hi. I thought about going to the Piedmont track workout on Wednesday, but by the time I got home from work I was almost comatose (still on eastern time).

There was unexpected rain (the tail end of Hurricane Ike) on race day, so everyone was soaked to the skin before even starting. Fortunately, it wasn't particularly cold, but it made it difficult to cool because sweat just accumulated on the skin.

Anyway, I finished, had to walk some because of my recurring foot issues so my time was not good, but let me tell you, running into that stadium was a total thrill. The half and the full marathon had different routes until the last 7 km (almost got run down by the marathon winner as he ran past me in a blur at about 13 km), and in the stadium they finished in different lanes.

Both lanes were heavily packed with spectators, and as I ran to the finish line, the announcer said "and here comes Virginia H... of Oakland, CA" and the most incredible cheer went up. I broke into a big smile and raised my hand in acknowledgment. It was worth everything just for that finish... I was sore only that afternoon (good news, indeed), so I may show up on Sunday.

It was a great place to run because of the really supportive public, and the well-organized race. I was running along one street, essentially alone, and I heard this lone clapping. I looked all around, finally looked up at a high-rise, and there was someone on the balcony clapping for me. It was so cool. And, there is nothing like being encouraged along the way in French. The word "courage" in French is so much more expressive somehow...

Where are we this week?

Week of September 15 – 21
Tuesday 6:30 PM - Drop-in Track – Kezar – Co-ed
Wednesday 6:30 PM – Drop-in Track – Piedmont Hi – Co-ed
Saturday 8:30 AM AAR/WOW - Ocean Beach - Co-ed
Sunday 9:00 AM - WOW Team - UN Race for Peace 5 & 10K, Berkeley Marina. Discount for registration at http://theweeklypeptalk.com/

See directions to all locations at http://runwalklocations.blogspot.com

See you out there. Rain or Shine!

This weekend 9/13 and 9/14/08 Join us!

Where are we this week?

We're all meeting to walk/run in San Francisco this week so be sure to join us! After, plan to join us for breakfast.

Meet: 8:30 AM on Saturday Co-ed Everyone is welcome to run
9:00 AM on Sunday All Women are invited

Drop-ins are welcome!

Where: Sports Basement, Presidio

Distances include:

• 3 Miles - the standard, fun distance that's always available no matter what!
• CIM Marathon Training - 10 miles at PMP+45 - 60 seconds
• CIM Relay/5K UN Peace Run - 45 minutes total, 5 minutes warm-up, 35 at tempo pace, 5 minutes cool down

Directions are at http://www.runwalklocations.blogspot.com/