I would have to say that my first 5k in the Vibrams was a huge success! I PR’d by 41 seconds, I came in under 25 minutes (barely) AND I took 2nd in my age group.
The running skirt? That was a major FAIL from a running standpoint. I’ve lost a couple of pounds, so the skirt kept sliding down and the compression shorts totally worked themselves up where they should not have gone. It was a recipe for chafe. It annoyed me at first, but I decided I wanted to focus on the run and I’d deal with the chafe later. Surprisingly, while I’m sure it looked unattractive, I managed not to chafe.
The Vibrams were great for the most part. The first mile and a half of the Clarendon Day 5k are largely downhill. The last mile and a half are rolling hills, with an uphill finish. I’d bet there’s less than a quarter mile in the entire race that is actually flat. I started out in the crowd and still managed an 8 minute first mile. Mile 2 came in at 7:42. Mile 3 was all about holding on for dear life and I managed to pull out an 8:15 or so. I didn’t have much kick at the end. I can run fast in the Vibrams, but I don’t sprint well in them.
Overall, it was a positive experience. Lots of people asked me questions and I passed a ton of people at the end. There was one bad point though. There are grates across the road at the bottom of the big hill that you can’t avoid. They have a very pointy top surface that borders on sharp. My form going across that was not pretty. ;o) Today, my calves and feet are a bit sore, but I’m pretty sure that the mile I walked in high heels on Friday evening played a major part in that.
Congrats on your PR!!! 41 seconds that is huge!!! Awesome job!!
Sorry the skirt didn't work out, but you look ADORABLE!! I love hearing about your vibram runs!
Great job on your PR. Sorry about the skirt fail, but it sounds like it's due to an ill-fitting skirt due to weight loss, so that's really not ALL bad. I have several skirts and some are better than others for running, some I only wear walking. p.s. Don't give up on skirts, you look uber-cute skirted. 🙂
Congrats on the PR AND placing, way to go!
Awesome job on the 5k! You did great!
Hooray!!! I'm so glad you had such a terrific race! Congrats on the PR and the hardware!!
Oh my gosh – your first 5k and a PR . . . Holy Cow! That is great. I have two skirts that are GREAT and one that is OK – same problem – the inside compresion shorts ride up a bit. Congrat's
Congrats on your PR–so great! And you are looking fantastic. I find the same thing with skirts though–whenever I drop a couple of pounds, they don't stay up well.
Great job. I saw a couple of people in vibrams at my half yesterday! People are definitely interested in them. As for the running skirt, I buy the ones with the brief underneath not the compression shorts. They stay in place better. I have to say though you do look stylish.
WAYTOGO!Awesome!You rocked it!!
Congratulations!! 41 seconds is a HUGE PR for a 5k!! GREAT job!!!
Congrats on the monster PR! Well done!
Nice work!!! Congrats on the great race
Congrats on the PR! Bummer about the skirt though.
Wow! GReat PR and you look awesome. Too bad about the skirt.
Great job on the PR! Is it b/c of the shoes or a great run? Not sure if I could ever run in the Vibrams.
Woo hoo! Way to go Mama:) There is nothing like a PR! You look so good….people are going to want to start dressing like you at races! Nice work!
Excellent job on the PR! You looked good. Too bad the skirt didn't fit the way you wanted.
Huge PR! Congratulations!
Congrats on the PR – 41 seconds in a 5K is a big deal! And while the skirt might not have worked while running, it sure looks good! 🙂
Congratulations! Great job!
Congrats on the PR! That's awesome!!
Congrats on your PR!! You look great too 🙂
Congrats! You looked great! and you ran super great.I have yet to really race in my skirt for that same reason! Maybe they need a drawstring so you can tighten them?Way to go on your first VFF 5k!
great job on the run! sorry the skirt didnt work out it is so cute! You look great! Glad the fivers worked well! Im so curious!
You look totally cute in the skirt – but if there's one thing I've learned about skirting the line it's that the skirt CANNOT be too big. Too small is acceptable, but too big is a total fail. Congratulations on what sounds like a stellar race!
That is soooo completely awesome! Congratulations!
Congrats on the PR!!!
CONGRATS on your first Vibram race, a 5K PR and sub-25!!! AWESOME!!! Too bad about the skirt but glad it didn't cause too much trouble in the end. You look great, BTW!
super congrats on the PR! that's a big hunk of time to chop off a 5K!
Good for you – the Vibrams must suit you well!
Congrats on a successful race – and the skirt looks cute when you're not running in it at least!
Whoo hoo! That is an awesome time for a 5K in those vibrams and a hard course! Imagine what you have in you when it's flat?! Congrats!Too bad the skirt didn't cooperate, you sure look cute!