Musings of the Mews
I could've had the time of my life yesterday. Could've... but I'll never know.
If any of you knew I was running the Mews Gear and Beer 5k yesterday, perhaps you stalked me looked me up on coolrunning.com to see how I did. If you did... I am ashamed because you saw my pitiful time... pathetic, I know. But before I bust a cap you get too upset, please know that unless you were in the top 50 finishers of the race, the results are pretty much bogus (with the occasional exception)... their timing system is archaic, highly inaccurate, and got progressively worse as the race went on.
Also, Kevin and I had agreed to run together and so of course we started out that way. He is apparently most improved and is now entitled to run on his own so at about .25 miles, he left me in the dust. Pft. Whatever. My friend Melissa and I ran together for the remainder of the race - but I did not have my watch on because Kevin wore his and again, he was SUPPOSED to stay with us. SO... my time was measured by the inaccurate race timers.
Now, we were not going THAT fast but... we certainly did better than the 9:54s, as recorded by the officials I am positive. Want to know how positive I am? I finished about 20 yards ahead of Melissa (because I am the jerk who sprints to the finish), and on the results on CoolRunning, I am registered with a time of 30:45. First of all, I haven't ran a 30:45 5k in... EVER. My weakest 5k was in the 29 minute range. Not that there is anything wrong with a 30 minute 5k - its just not ME. Secondly, Melissa is registered with a time of 27:09. Again, she finished (que bold, italics to indicate emphasis) BEHIND me.
Two lessons learned: 1) I will never not wear my watch again and 2) I need speedwork to get faster. Point taken.
This is the second time that the timing system at a race has peeved me. I feel like I am always whining after races but if race coordinators would get their "stuff" together, I'd be much happier. I paid $20 for frustration and a rather ugly tee shirt (though long sleeve earns bonus points).
Great job to my husband who allegedly finished in 25:05. Allegedly. And to my other co-racers... way to battle that hill!!
At least we got a cute picture reveling in the afterglow, before I knew about the time debacle.
p.s. Hi Internets. I've missed you.
16 comments:
i hope you are back for good now cause we have missed you!!!!
SUCKS about the stupid timing... omg that would drive me INSANE. great job either way on a race that should have said 26:XX :)
I'd be peeved, too. The timing for that race is so unbelievably bad. They have really got to consider chip timing now that it's gotten to be such a huge event.
It sounds like you did great, though, despite what the 'official' time says!
That timing issue would have peeved me off too, no doubt!
Great picture!
Oh, that kind of thing really gets me! Sorry you have the wrong finish time recorded -- you'll always know you did better, though.
I would have been really annoyed with the timing too. Either make it a fun run with no timing or do it right.
Cute picture. Hope you have a great Thanksgiving. If you are driving around North Smithfield this week and see a short girl running, it might be me!
I looked around a bit at the beginning of the race, but didn't see you, and it was so chaotic afterward, it was tough to find anyone! Next time....
Great picture, by the way!
I don't think the timing is right either...but then again, I was just happy to finish!
The shirts were lame..not into that grey color!
ANND I didn't get to see you after..can you say bummed??
Cute pic though! :)
Geez, that totally sucks to pay for a race and have it so poorly timed! You should e-mail the race directors - maybe ask for a refund? Or free entry next year?
That's too bad. I definitely think you should get a refund or something.
Sucks that it doesn't seem to have been timed right, but the pic is nice!
That is so frustrating. Is proper timing really THAT hard? They also shouldn't post the results on official sites if it's not accurate-- not that it's a BIG deal, but it kind of defeats the whole purpose of listing places/times anyway. Blah. I'm sorry. Anyway, it's a good photo, at least!
Oy, don't get me started on poopy time keeping. What's the point in even racing then LOL
Awwwhh that's a fabulous pic of you guys. Love it!
Ah that sucks about the timing. At least you had a fun time!
Welcome back! Archaic timing systems drive me nuts. I'm at the point where if it's not championchip or something equally as worth, I don't bother.
Just found your blog, wanted you to know that I love it. =)
Elisabeth
www.joggerslife.com
My Thanksgiving Turkey Trot was the most chaotic I've ever run! I swear there was an extra 10 minutes shuffling through the walkers and navigating the very narrow trails. I don't believe times unless it's a chip timed race =).
Glad you had a good time running it though...don't worry about your clock time.
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