Thursday, April 21, 2011

I ran the Jelly Bean!

I put my bunny ears on.
Little girls too!

And we headed to the gym.
My treadmill at home is broken... :(


Time for me to do The Jelly Bean 5K virtual race!
I did a one-mile warm up around the track, and then I hopped aboard the treadmill.  
I started off at 7.0mph and never let go...

3.1 miles
25:58
Seriously, no freakin' way!  That's an average pace of 8:22.
Great Gatsby!  That's lightening FAST (for me!)

Just in case you don't believe me yet, 
the Run Less, Run Faster training plan WILL make you faster.
(but mark my words, you don't really run "less")  
By comparison... my last 5K was last May clocked at 30:46.
Yeah, I've gotten faster... And I love it!

So here I am being all goofy celebrating the fact that I just ran a 5K in under 26 minutes!!
Woot-Woot!!


It really is OKAY to celebrate the little victories...



42 comments:

  1. Running, Loving, LivingApril 21, 2011 at 1:42 PM

    Congrats Jess!!!

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  2. StacieApril 21, 2011 at 1:44 PM

    Love it!!! Congrats!!!

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  3. Finallyfit2011April 21, 2011 at 1:46 PM

    HA HA HA I love your photos!!! Congratulations...I'm starting to get a little intimidated by that time tho! Eek!!! Running at 7:30 a.m. whoot!!!!

    Great job Jess!!!

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  4. RachelApril 21, 2011 at 1:48 PM

    That is an awesome time! I would love to run a 5k that fast. The celebratory pictures are fantastic!

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  5. ~K~April 21, 2011 at 1:49 PM

    that's great! Did you wear the bunny ears AT the gym? And here i was feeling self-conscious wearing a race bib to the park...ha ha!!

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  6. The CooksApril 21, 2011 at 1:52 PM

    Awesome!!!! Loved the pics, they brought a much needed smile to my face.

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  7. Carin@MRDApril 21, 2011 at 1:52 PM

    Congrats! Fantastic pics!

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  8. BAK Pack PhotographyApril 21, 2011 at 1:52 PM

    Awesome! Great job!

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  9. UnknownApril 21, 2011 at 2:03 PM

    Super job! I know where you got your bunny ears...my 'little' girl and I bought some special to run the Jelly Bean too.

    You are so speedy!

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  10. Vanessa @ Gourmet RunnerApril 21, 2011 at 2:07 PM

    Congrats! I'll be running soon--trying to get up the energy to run it today!
    :)

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  11. MarissaApril 21, 2011 at 2:08 PM

    LOVE the celebration pics :) HILARIOUS!!! congrats to you...holy cow, that's SUPER fast! Hope I can get my time faster, guess I should read that book? MIght work for me because I'm totally motivated to kick it up a notch!

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  12. KristiApril 21, 2011 at 2:17 PM

    Awesome time!!! Another book to add to my list!

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  13. JMH2April 21, 2011 at 2:41 PM

    Wow! And I thought my 30:22 was fast! Love the pics.

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  14. LucyApril 21, 2011 at 2:44 PM

    That is incredible!!! WAY TO GO!!!

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  15. AnonymousApril 21, 2011 at 3:04 PM

    That's awesome! You got me beat!

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  16. VASMA63April 21, 2011 at 3:06 PM

    Holy Bunny Ears that's crazy fast! WTG - doing mine on Saturday.

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  17. fancy nancyApril 21, 2011 at 3:25 PM

    Way to go Jess!!!!! You did great! Love the pics!

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  18. Jill@Run for the HillsApril 21, 2011 at 3:30 PM

    That is awesome!! I finally picked up RLRF...now I just need to be able to run. :)

    You have gotten soooo very fast!

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  19. Chris @ Heavy StepsApril 21, 2011 at 4:07 PM

    Great job! I have my third ever 5k this weekend and I am very excited. http://heavysteps5k.blogspot.com

    I love your blog!

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  20. SamanthaApril 21, 2011 at 4:16 PM

    YAY!!! That is awesome girl!! That is so fast! I think we run about the same pace- it takes me about 30 minutes to run a 5K too.

    I would LOVE if you did a review of that book. Do you really think I should buy it? It would really help?? I’m tempted now.... tell me more! :)

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  21. bobbiApril 21, 2011 at 4:17 PM

    Crazy fast!!! Great job!!!

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  22. TriciaApril 21, 2011 at 4:47 PM

    love the pics!

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  23. Britt @ Chicago Runner GirlApril 21, 2011 at 4:52 PM

    Just found your blog, and you are too cute! Congrats on your 5k, that is an awesome time!

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  24. TeamarciaApril 21, 2011 at 5:27 PM

    Nicely done speedy!

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  25. PennyApril 21, 2011 at 5:57 PM

    Great pace on your run. Love all the pic's

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  26. AnonymousApril 21, 2011 at 6:56 PM

    Awesome pace! Love the pictures.

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  27. RichelleApril 21, 2011 at 7:55 PM

    Fun pictures! Congrats! Going to do the 10K on Saturday. So excited!

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  28. MichaelApril 21, 2011 at 8:51 PM

    Love the pics!! Great job!

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  29. Average Woman RunnerApril 21, 2011 at 10:11 PM

    You are STEPPING INTO YOUR WARRIOR!!!!!!!!!!!!

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  30. UnknownApril 21, 2011 at 10:33 PM

    Wow!! That's fast! :)

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  31. Jess @ Blonde PonytailApril 21, 2011 at 10:54 PM

    Good job Jess! I totally feel more confident and faster with RLRF.

    Loving the bunny ears! I was totally thinking of posing with these--maybe I'll hav eto do the tail! ;)

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  32. Little Miss RunshineApril 22, 2011 at 6:27 AM

    Great job Jess!! You are so darn cute!!!!

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  33. AnonymousApril 22, 2011 at 7:32 AM

    Cute picture with the girls. I loved the enthusiastic celebration. I wanted to do my run today, but I was called into work. The weatherman is calling for 4-5 inches of rain starting today. UUGGGHHH!

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  34. UnknownApril 22, 2011 at 8:57 AM

    Love the pics and congrats on the time! Oh, and on such a fun virtual race!

    Winks & Smiles,
    Wifey

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  35. Margaret BussanApril 22, 2011 at 9:16 AM

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  36. mom27gApril 22, 2011 at 2:19 PM

    You rock!! That is an awesome time!!!

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  37. ElleApril 22, 2011 at 10:34 PM

    Just found your blog. Good for you on the fast run. your bunnny ears are adorable.

    I am going to see if I can signt up for your Jelly Bean Race as I am doing a 5 km on Saturday.

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  38. HeatherApril 25, 2011 at 10:04 AM

    Great job. I would celebrate too!! I feel like running out and getting that book.

    I ran the 10k and I tried to email you about it, but apparently my email does not get along with your email?

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  39. DarleneApril 25, 2011 at 10:26 AM

    WOW!! You're fast! Congrats!

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  40. Paula - Running Mom of 5April 25, 2011 at 12:37 PM

    Wow! Great job! I am using the Run Less, Run Faster plan for my first full marathon in October.

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  41. RachelApril 25, 2011 at 11:46 PM

    Wow! What a great time! Congratulations for sure! Hope you had a great Easter with your family!

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  42. MomApril 26, 2011 at 8:36 PM

    You are too funny, girl.

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