The 10K on the Bay Race was a huge success for the Red Power Divas. Although the packed gravel course was difficult to walk/run and a few Divas were misdirected on the course and ended up doing some additional distances, the overall opinion is that it was a great race overall. We had 25 Divas who participated in a field of about three hundred participants. Each of the Divas who entered the race had a race day strategy including a projected goal finish time. What was truly wonderful about this event is all most every single Diva set a "personal record." Diana Ong ran the 10K in 51:32 minutes. She shaved six minutes off her 10 K time at the Jungle Run and placed second in her age group. Jamal L ( 15 yrs old son of Diva Peggy L) ran/walk the 10K in 59 minutes. Many other Divas set personal records as they worked on race day strategy and incorporate proper hydration and fueling. The bonus is that 50% of the Divas won wonderful raffle prizes including, free road ID's, water bottles, water containers, beautiful frame pictures and a Nano I-Pod. Congratulations to ALL. This was indeed a great day. The following is the race results including race day strategy, Pre race time goal and final race time:
2007 10 K on the BAY RACE RESULTS
| PL | NAME | RACE DAY STRATEGY | TIME GOAL | AGE | BIB | SEX | FINAL TIME |
| 2nd | O , Diana | Run & Finish | 00:57:00.00 | 51 | 296 | F | 00:51:32.00 |
| N/A | L, Jamal | Walk/Run | M | 00:59:00.00 | |||
| N/A | C, Sharon | Run 5 Min/Walk 1 Min | 01:15:00.00 | F | 01:07:10.00 | ||
| N/A | M, Elizabeth | Run | 01:00:00.00 | 39 | 258 | F | 01:08:10.00 |
| N/A | H, Denise | Walk/Run | 01:18:00.00 | F | 01:16:00.0 | ||
| N/A | C, Charlotte | Walk/Run | 01:18:00.00 | F | 01:16:00.0 | ||
| N/A | M , Laura | Walk / Run | 01:30:00.00 | 44 | 255 | F | 01:26:39.00 |
| N/A | E, Elvia | Run / Walk | 01:15:00.00 | 01:26:00.0 |
| N/A | L, Margaret | Walk 5 min/ Run 30 sec | 01:35:00.00 | 55 | 253 | F | 01:28:07.00 | |
| N/A | D, Elizabeth | Walk / Run | 01:36:00:00 | 51 | 218 | F | 01:29:55.00 | |
| N/A | H, Jessica | Walk / Intervals | 01:30:00.00 | 32 | 234 | F | 01:30:00.00 |
| N/A | S, Heather | Walk/Intervals | 01:30:00:00 | 43 | 270 | F | 01:30:00.00 |
| N/A | W , Daryl | Walk / Run | Walk | 48 | 312 | F | 01:34:05.00 |
| N/A | T, Kimberly | Walk / Run | 01:40:00.00 | 22 | 285 | F | 01:35:58.00 |
| N/A | T, Ginger | Walk / Run | 01:40:00.00 | F | 01:35:58.00 | ||
| N/A | C , Jody | Walk / Run | 01:40:00:00 | 42 | 214 | F | 01:36:44.00 |
| N/A | C, Michelle | Walk / Run | 01:40:00.00 | 46 | 212 | F | 01:36:54.00 |
| N/A | D, Dena | Walk | Finish | 58 | 293 | F | 01:38:33.00 |
| N/A | M, Karen | Walk | Finish | 61 | 261 | F | 01:38:34.00 |
| N/A | L, Monia | Walk | Finish | F | 01:38:34:00 | ||
| N/A | C, Cheryle | Walk / Run | 01:30:00 | 57 | 315 | F | 01:42:11.00 |
| N/A | V, Mary | Walk / Run | 01:45:00.00 | 54 | 288 | F | 01:43:07.00 |
| N/A | B , Nancy | Walk | Finish | 54 | 207 | F | 02:07:00.00 |
| N/A | B , Donna | Walk | Finish | 52 | 202 | F | 02:07:26.00 |
| N/A | I, Maria | Walk | Finish | 48 | 237 | F | 02:07:30.00 |
The following emails received 8/26/07 from Diva partners Heather and Jessica regarding the 10K 0n the Bay:
Hi Sharon,
Just wanted to share with you how GREAT I'm feeling this morning about our results at yesterday's 10K on
the Bay. Jessica and I had hoped to finish the race in 90 minutes (a very aggressive goal); we ended up
finishing in 92 minutes. However, this is NOT a disappointment!! Turns out, we've significantly
IMPROVED our 10K finish time compared with our finish
at the Jungle Run:
Turns out (according to the official results), Jessica and I finished in our GOAL time of 1 hour 30 minutes!!
Better yet, we shaved 8 minutes 44 seconds off our Jungle Run 10K time!!!
>> Los Gatos Jungle Run 10K: 98 minutes 44 seconds
>> 10K on the Bay: 92 minuets 4 seconds
>> Improvement: 6 minutes 40 seconds!!!
We were almost SEVEN MINUTES FASTER after just one additional month of training -- WOO HOO!!! (Intervals and stairs really DO work!!) Thank you so much for your ongoing support and
encouragement. We truly appreciate YOU!
GO DIVAS!!
- Heather S.
Sharon
I must say it’s been great training with the Divas. Neither Heather nor I would have had the motivation or interest on our own to take this on ourselves. Honestly, 6 months ago I would have laughed at her for even suggesting we should go on a 2 mile walk let alone a 1/2 marathon. We have definitely grown from this experience together and with the other Divas.
Sharon, you are definitely an inspiration - your positive and motivating personality really helps. I wish my college coaches had your spunk, tenacity and desire – it really rubs off through your leadership. Thank you!
Jessica H
Happenings at Saturday Training on Los Gatos Creek Trail August 25, 2007: There was a small but mighty group of Divas training at the Los Gatos Creek Trail on Saturday. Overall it was a great day of training as most of the Divas ran/walk 8-10 miles. Report from Michell P and Toni T.
- Fashion Diva: Anonymous Report: On Saturday there was one Diva on the Los Gatos Creek trail who was dressed like a Diva Fashion Plate. Everyone thought she was wearing a new Diva shirt as she was proudly prancing and shaking her hips down the trail. The Divas became instantly jealous and wondered why Diva Sharon had secretly given a new Diva shirt to "Fashion Plate". But as the Divas who were watching her in awe came closer to "Fashion Plate" they discover that her Diva shirt was not a new model after all. "Fashion Plate " in her haste to get dressed that morning, put her Diva shirt on backwards. When her fellow Divas confronted "Fashion Plate" with this news, between their laughter, she simply replied that she knew the Diva shirt was on backwards but she decide to start a new fashion trend. ("mmmmmmm") So "Fashion Plate Diva" invites any Diva who has a desire to be a member of the "Cool Diva Fashion Group" ( she is currently the only member) please feel free to wear your Diva shirt backwards next Saturday.
DIVAS FINAL TEAM EVENT OF THE SEASON
I would love to have all Diva’s make a commitment to participate in the Rock & Roll if it has a role in your seeking balance.
- BELOW: DIVAS WHO WE HAVE LISTED AS REGISTERED FOR THE ROCK & ROLL. WE HAVE 70 DIVAS REGISTERED AT THIS DATE:
| Jody C Rhonda H Debra R Ann H Laura M Mary V Melanie R. Sandra E Kristi P Debbie M Virginia M Suzana G Lisa S Yen G Denise L Ericka C Michele G Heather S Michelle C Sandra W | Judith H Leo H Charlotte C Emily B Deborah R Mary R Tina M Elaine V Susan B Lindy B Cammie C Ginger T Diana O Anita O Carrie I Amanda V Cheri F Geri F Carolyn N Sandra W | Adrienne P Genavae D Rolanda P Nancy B Julie L Pam C Peggy L Jamal L Mariam G Susan H Virginia R Debbie K Maria I Veronica M Virginia M JoAnne M Sharon C Jessica H Beth D Dannetta W | Marla J Anna S Nancy B Carrie Z Yvette K Darly W Rita Z Denise H Russ W Sabrina F |
Thursdays Training – Campbell Community Track 2007
This week’s training calendar recommends on Thursdays that you continue to work on intervals including Fartleks. We also have added a series 8/30/30 intervals. (1) Two miles warm up (2) After warm-ups, two set of thirty (30) yard sprints for each lap for a total of four laps ( one mile). Two miles warm down to finish. These 30 yard intervals are designed to work on speed through the finish line. Note: Continue to work on your stair training at appropriate times during your intervals.
Saturday’s Training Campbell Community Park- September 1, 2007
First 24 People Receive HMR Nutrition Bars
Start Promptly at 8:00 a.m. – Introduction, Announcements, and Raffle
Seminar: 8:15-8:30 a.m.
Distance for Saturday: 8-10 miles ( option of walk/run whatever miles fit your training schedule)
Training Focus: Race Day Strategy Timing and Pacing - What type of race do you want to walk or run for the Rock ‘n’ Roll: The following is some questions you may want to consider:
1. Walk only. Run Only. Combination of Walk and Run (how many minutes are you going to run compared to the number of minutes you are going to walk?)
2. What is the time per mile that you want to accomplish?
3. Who are you going to race with a partner, group or alone?
4. When are you going to hydrate? (.i.e. mile 2-4-6-8-10-12)
5. What type of fuel are you going to use? (.i.e. sports drinks, gel, bars or combinations)
6. When are you going to fuel?
7. Are you using the athletic equipment now that you will be using for the race? (shoes, water bottle/container/ fuel belt, hat, sunglasses, etc)
8. Do you have identification for the race?
Food for Thought: "We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence is not an act. It is a habit." Aristotle
Saturday Seminar Topic: Race Day Strategy- Tempo Runs- Divas 12 Mile run
COMING SOON!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
CAMPBELL COMMUNITY PARK TRAINING, SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 2007
Red Power Divas 20K on the Trail Race
Event Date: Saturday, September 8, 2007
Location: Campbell Community Park- Entrance to Los Gatos Creek Trail, Campbell, CA
Race Event: 12 miles
Course Profile: Los Gatos Creek Trail – Flat and Fast
Start Time: 7:00 a.m.
Two Fueling Stations – One station at Campbell Park and one station at Los Gatos High School
PLEASE NOTE: No Seminar
BIG DIVA THANK YOU: Diva Karen H for the donation of three boxes of chocolate HMR Health Bars ( 72 bars) to the Red Power Divas. And Diva Diana O will continue to donate bagels and bananas for the rest of the Saturday training sessions. Karen and Diana your generosity is very appreciated. Thank you.
Divas Rock
Sharon
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