No Choice But To Pedal: "I Just Felt Like Running" virtual 5km race report.

Sunday, 6 March 2011

"I Just Felt Like Running" virtual 5km race report.

I’ve never run a 5km race so I was excited to get a chance to do a virtual 5km. Thanks to Jeff (Detroit Runner) for hosting this virtual race. I planned my week’s training so that I could fit in a 5km on Saturday. I used it as a warmup fo my Sunday marathon.

It was a beautiful morning with perfect running conditions. I loved the fact that I could walk to the start while viewing these…

…and these.

I had plenty of fans to support me and give me some personal attention before the start.

I decided to take it easy as I did not want to push too hard the day before a marathon. My aim was to run under 30 mins for the 5km while staying comfortable the whole way. I ran a 2.5km loop from my house twice for the 5km.

My final time 29:09. That’s more than fast enough for this ultra runner.

The fans were very happy for me and excited that I had such a good run.

Have a great week everyone! Oh, and yes, the marathon went well too. Report will follow later this week.

21 comments:

Kate Geisen said...: Those are some ardent fans you have! :) Nice job on your 5k! :); 6 March 2011 at 21:54
Detroit Runner(Jeff) said...: Really, my race was your first 5k? With all your running I'm surprised. You are probably used to a 5 in the race like 50k right? Great job fitting it especially before a marathon.; 6 March 2011 at 22:47
Char said...: Your fans were out in droves, weren't they? Good luck with that marathon.; 6 March 2011 at 23:29
HappyTrails said...: It is awesome to have such a great fan club Johann!!! :-); 6 March 2011 at 23:40
Laura said...: Haha! Love this race report!; 6 March 2011 at 23:58
Jill said...: I love your support/fan club members, those are the BEST ever :). Nice job on your first 5K...one day you'll have to run a real one to see how much you really hate them - no worse race distance ever invented! Ha.; 7 March 2011 at 00:23
Unknown said...: best fan club ever!; 7 March 2011 at 00:41
ajh said...: Love your fans. Hope your marathon is a good one.; 7 March 2011 at 01:33
A Prelude To... said...: Awww...that last picture put a huge smile on my face!

Good job on your run!; 7 March 2011 at 02:13
Molly said...: I'm going to do my race tomorrow! Now I know what time to try and beat you with : ); 7 March 2011 at 03:30
Ewa said...: Aren't virtual races great? You get to pick your route, time of day and fans. Are you sure though the white fan was really that excited? :); 7 March 2011 at 03:46
Unknown said...: I love it Johann! I think it's your fans that really made race special, isn't it? Great job! :-); 7 March 2011 at 04:28
Natalia said...: Very nice race, and fan club! Thanks for the kind words, as things have been so hectic, and I have been out of it. Ek is n' bietjie ongelukkig oor die 2 Oceans, maar as jy iemand ken in Kaapstad, kan hulle miskien my plek neem. Ek weet dat hulle hou nie daarvan nie, (om n' ander jou plek te gee), maar as iemand dit wil he, sal ek nog n' donation maak, en dan kan ons beter daaroor voel.......; 7 March 2011 at 04:42
Chris K said...: Hey Johann, I got a picture of a train for you in Dubai :-) You and 5K just doesn't seem right to me.; 7 March 2011 at 13:16
Abby @ Have Dental Floss, Will Travel said...: I think they should have special prize categories at 5k's for ultrarunners :); 7 March 2011 at 14:33
The Green Girl said...: Hey! Looks like I'm not the only one begging for Dubai pictures. Heh.

Congratulations on your very first 5k. ::grins::; 7 March 2011 at 14:54
Giorgio said...: Great job on your 5 km race!
Nice to have such a great fan club :); 7 March 2011 at 23:57
ultra collie said...: were the aid stations good??; 8 March 2011 at 08:10
Amy said...: Cute fans and an automatic PR - what could be better?; 9 March 2011 at 11:06
Jennifer said...: You have super cute fans!; 9 March 2011 at 15:57
Lesley Looper said...: Nice run! I enjoyed your pictures too, as usual! :) Look forward to your marathon report.; 9 March 2011 at 23:49