I had a great race this morning! I wasn’t even sure I was going to run this race or not until my alarm clock went off this morning and I woke up excited to run. I am really glad I did.
Rachelle (in the back, she peeled off to the side for the finish… wasn’t running the race but saw me at mile 7 while she was out on her run and then somehow I convinced her to pace me for the rest of the race;) pushed me big time. I am really thankful for her!
PS turns out my coach really knows what he is doing with this whole training program that he has me on.
1:25:29…. average pace of 6:29 and first place woman. Hope you are having a great Saturday and I will have a race recap up in the morning.
216 comments
Potatoes and Pilates
WOW – congrats, Janae! Such an inspiration!
Now…refuel and relax!
Cat M
CONGRATS!! That is awesome :) Can’t wait to read the recap!
kathleen
WOAH! you are incredible!
Kira
That is awesome! Congrats!!
Wendy
Congratulations! You are superspeedy girl!
Cristine
Wow!!!! That is crazy fast! Congratulations!!!!
danielle
Girl, you are amazing!!! Congratulations on the new PR!
Heidi Nicole
Congrats! You look amazing in that photo!
I had a great race day this morning too — major PR. Not anything near a 1:25, but I’m working my way in that direction! :)
Ashley
Congratulations! AMAZING job! You look so fast in that picture (if it’s possible to “look fast” haha)
Kristen
Congrats! You rock!!
Ali
Great job, Janae! You look so strong in that photo and I love the pink!
Bailey B @ We Run For Food
Congrats! You did super well!
Debbie @ Deb Runs
Congratulations, girl! You rock!!!
Kris @ www.kris-lawrence.com
So so proud of you!! Way to kill it Janae!! You are speed.
Robyn
Fantastic! Amazing time. Well done!
Sara
WOW! That sub-3 hour marathon is definitely happening!
Ally
Wowza! You are a speedy :) Congrats on seeing all your training runs come to fruition!
Caitlyn
You’re amazing girl! Congrats! Can’t wait to see you smash your marathon PR next :)
Hope you have a great weekend!
Katie
JANAEEEE this is so great! You are going to be running a sub-3 marathon before you know it! This makes me so happy YAY.
Danica @ It's Progression
WOW, Janae! Congratulations!!!
Jill
That is seriously incredible! You inspire me to get faster which is like finishing a half in 2:15. I cannot even imagine running as fast as you! Great job!
Liz @ The Girl on Fire Now
Holy crap! Janae you are so amazing! I’m going to be lucky if I run my first half in 2:10 – just wow. Can’t wait to hear the recap!
elizabeth
Amazing!! I’m so happy for you! You look strong and fast in the photo – serious Runner’s World material right there :)
Chelsea @ LittleOneRuns
Holy crap girl!! You’ve got some major talent, WATCH OUT Kara Goucher!!!
Lisa Schader
Heck yes!! You go, girl!!!
Marie
Wow!!! Amazing job Janae!!! That is a time I can only dream of!! Congrats!
Sheena
Average of 6:29?! You’re an animal!
Nicole
So speedy!! Congrats!
Amy @ Run Mom Run
What a blessing that you happen to run into a super fast friend at just the point when the race gets hard! I am so happy for your amazing result! What an accomplishment! And it is always so rewarding to see your hard, but measured, work pay off!
Caitlin
Future marathon trials qualifier!
Megan S
Wow!! That is truly incredible. YOU GO GIRL! (that photo is awesome by the way:)
Christina
Oh.Em.Gee. Way to kill it Janae, that is incredible!
Ela
Wow… such an amazing result!!! Congrats!!! :)
You definitely are an inspiration.
Julie
Wow!! That’s amazing! Congratulations Janae, you really worked hard today!
Amanda
Wow, congrats!! You have definitely earned/deserve this PR. Enjoy the rest of your Saturday!
Betsy
So glad to see that all your hard work and dedication is working! Congrats on the amazing time!
Gracie (Complicated Day)
I mean….that is just incredible! Huge PR for you! You will most definitely break 3 hours in the marathon (I’ve heard that the 1:25 mark for a half is a big indicator). I’m nowhere near as talented as you are, but I’m honestly considering this whole coach thing…I could really use some guidance!
That’s a fab race but I expect a play by play later ;-)
LosingLindy
so awesome! Make sure you ice/foam roll
Coco
Holy Moly lightning speed!! Way to go lady!!!
Sam @ Better With Sprinkles
Congrats, that’s amazing!
Courtney Tucker
Congrats, girl! You’re AMAZING!
My 7 yo finished her first 5k today and took first in her age group. That’s the closest I’ll get to ever placing in a race so I am super proud of her. Can’t wait to see little Brooke when she gets to racing. :)
April
Congrats! So proud of you!! You deserve it!
Rebecca
You are truly an inspiration!
Kelly
Congratulations, Janae! I’ve read your blog since 2011 and am consistently rooting for your successes both on and off the racing route!
:)
Dawnie
Absolutely incredible time Janae! Amazing, you have earned that you have trained so well x
susette
That determined intense look on your face is priceless!! You were definitely rockin this race!! PS-Rachelle is so awesome too! I love the happy smile and clap she is giving you there. She’s an animal too!
Nicole @ Work in Sweats Mama
Congrats! Awesome time!!
MILF Runner
Stellar performance :) Great photo!
Megan D
If you don’t frame that pic and hang it on the wall, I will do it for you! lol. You look STRONG and determined!! (and I love that you can see Rachelle is cheering ya on in the background – love her).
Seriously. I am so happy and excited for you! This is a sign of what is to come. Nothing will stop you from being the friggin amazing person and runner you are! CONGRATS!
danielle
totally agree!! frame this picture, it is amazing!
Kristina @ Blog About Running
WOW what an amazing performance!! So awesome!
Stephanie
Just coming out of lurking to say that you inspire me SO INCREDIBLY MUCH Janae . I’ll try to channel your speediness with my BQ attempt this fall…unless you want to send some of that off to DC for me? I can repay you in Swedish Fish? :)
Thanks for being awesome!
Carson
Congrats!! This time just blows my mind!!
Clare @ Fitting It All In
YOU ARE INSANE! I can’t wait until you’re a famous professional runner.
Jenny
Fantastic job!! You are my running inspiration!
Jackie
That’s awesome!!!! Woohooooo
Tina
Way to go, Janae! You look amazing in that picture – so strong and determined! You are one inspiring woman. Congratulations on an amazing time!
Andrea
Yay! That’s amazing, and an inspiration!
Pam
AND 1st place female!!!! :) :) sooo proud of you!!!!!! xo
LisasFitLife
Damn women, you are FAST! Congrats!! Great picture with your friend in the background :)
Brynne
I can definitely see the difference in your stride/form between older pictures and this one. You’ve got your knee driving forward ready for a forefoot landing instead of the heel striking I always saw before. I’m working a lot on fixing my stride too, hope it leads to a big PR for me too! :D
Shannon
Wow! Great job! That is amazing!
Sara @ LovingOnTheRun
Amazing Job!!! Great PR! It sure does look like your coach knows what he is doing!! Enjoy the rest of your Saturday basking in your awesomeness! :)
char eats greens
Amaaaaaazing time!! Nice work!!!!
Jenna
You look fierce in that photo! 1:25 is an amazing time. And a PR ta boot! Awesome job. Can’t want to follow as you keep working with your coach and keep improving. Great job, Janae. Way to work so hard for it.
ashlee
congrats, that’s amazing! i’m sure your coach is proud, and you should be too!
Jamie
You are amazing!!
Elizabeth @ My Neon Running Shoes
YAY!!! Sub 3 is right around the corner!!!
Ashley
You look so strong in that photo Janae! So glad you had a kick ass race!
Amanda
Wow! Congratulations! P.S. It’s National S’mores Day so now you have two reasons to celebrate.
Allie
I misread it at “1:52” and I was still impressed! Get it girl!
Amy @ crazysweatymommy
Holy Cow! I probably can’t even sprint 6:29! Awesome!
Molly@ There Goes Molly Rose
You are AMAZING! You should be feel so proud HRG, and you shouldn’t even be reading this comment because you need to be napping for many hours and having delicious food brought to you the rest of the day ;)
Go girl
Ashley
Amazing job! Such an inspiration!
Nicole @ Curly Mommy
Congratulations!!!!! You are such an inspiration, and so many of us are rooting for you. Hope you enjoy national S’mores day with your awesome PR!!
Sam
Congratulations! Not many people get to say they won a race, let alone a big one like a half marathon. That’s a fabulous time and shows you’re well on your way to the sub-3 goal. I’m so glad for you. It’s a wonderful place to put your energy, isn’t it? Now, enjoy your recovery and relaxation.
I, meanwhile, am swimming. A lot. My hair has never been washed so frequently. Pool running in 4 days.
Rachel @ Undercover Diva: A Sitcom
Congratulations!!
Toby B.
Double pump fist Janae!!! You totally deserve it! You’ve been working HARD and SMART! Today was YOUR day!
Rachelle is AMAZING! She helped me during the last 2 miles of the AF Half in June.
Go celebrate with some Waffle Love :)
Erica
Inspiring as always!
Lauren
Coming back strong! Way to go, Janae!
Andrea @ The Fit Scoop
Amazing and inspiring! I love that you accomplished this less than a year after having a baby!
Sandy
WOW! That is smoking fast! Congratulations Girl!!!
Nicole
I love the determination in your eyes in that pic! You are so amazing and inspiring!!!
Zaneta
What a great time Janae!!! Congrats super speedy gal! :) Can’t wait to read your race report!!
Katie
WOWWW you are so fast!!! GO JANAE!!! :)
xo
Tracy
LOVE your face, wowza – and love your pacer back there she is SERIOUSLY wooting you on. Nothing like having a gal like that in your corner to push you to do your best. Just fabulous, so thrilled for you!
Jazz
You look HAWT in that photo! nice job!
Ashley
You are amazing! I PR’d (although nothing compared to yours) on a race that I also didn’t decide on until last minute. Sometimes I think our minds get in the way of our feet during training, and those last minute races keep that from having so much of an affect.
I hope youre celebrating your awesome run with lots of fro yo, brownies, cookies, and maybe a salad thrown in there for good measure ;).
Breanna
Totally agree! Sometimes I think we place so much pressure on ourselves to PR and do well we forget to just have fun and enjoy the race. I find that when I just focus on having fun I tend to do a lot better and PR. I signed up for a local half the day before to use it as a training run and just for fun and ended up PRing by 5 min.
The Hungry Runner Girl
You guys are so right. My mind really slows me down sometimes so the pr races usually come when we least expect it. Have a great day Breanna and Ashley!
[email protected].
WOOOOOO Way to go!!
Theodora
1:25?!?!?!?! Damn girl!! Congrats on the amazing PR.
Morgan
Congrats Janae!! What a great time. I love the determination in your face- I was wondering about the woman cheering for you haha- glad you had a buddy to help you out.
Enjoy the rest of your day!
Amy @ Long Drive Journey
Yay!! I haven’t seen any posts about races that you’ve run in so long! I’m glad you got to do this one, and congrats on your win!
HilJo
That is so awesome!!! I am so glad you are seeing your (years really) of hard work paying off :) Great runs are the best, so I can only imagine how much more fun a great race would be! And I am majorly impressed with your super intense racing expression.
Christine
WOW – amazing! So speedy! Congratulations! Enjoy the rest of your weekend!
Brittnee
You are amazing!! Congratulations!!!! Have a great rest of your day!
Jessica R @ fromthekitchentotheroad
Wow! Great job!
Dolly
Awesome racing Janae! You are a machine! Congratulations on a shiny new PR!
Lauren
You are incredible and such an inspiration! Congrats girl!
Libby Syzdek
Wow! You are awesome! Congrats!
Nicole
I hope you know, like REALLY know – how awesome you are. Congrats on the amazing race! You continue to be an inspiration to your readers!!
How did you refuel??
The Hungry Runner Girl
Thanks Nicole:) Ice cream and pancakes of course!
JCHokie
Good lawd girl, you are SPEEDY!!! Congratulations on such an awesome race and all the training paying off!
Lisa
Congratulations Janae! You are AWESOME. Really inspired by your determination!
Danielle
yeah! congrats!!
Cathryn
Wow wow wow! I ran my first trail half this morning (MUCH slower than you). It’s clearly the morning for excitement. Congrats!!
Stephanie
You are Awesome!! I love that picture with rachelle cheering in the back ground :)
Sharisse @ sharissespieces
Hooray! You are incredible. Great job!!!
Patricia @ iiitspatricia.com
Awesome! You must be so proud!
Stephanie Rigg
You are amazing!!!! Such an inspiration!!
Candice
You are amazing. I love this picture it really shows how strong you are and a force to be reconed with. Even though I dont know you peronally I am SO proud of you. Keep kicking butt!!
The Hungry Runner Girl
Thanks so much Candice, that means a lot to me. Hope you are having a great weekend!
Ali K. @ Hit the Ground Running
You look like you’re flying in that pic!!! Congrats on a great race!!
chelsey @ clean eating chelsey
I love the look of determination in this picture. Way to kill it!
Melanie
Awesome picture you look like your flying both feet off the ground. Congrats you definitely put in the work.
Lindsey
Holy smokes that is so fast! Congrats!! you may have mentioned it before, but can you share a link or details about your coach?
The Hungry Runner Girl
Hey Lindsey! Thank you so so much! My coach isn’t currently taking on anymore clients. I am so sorry!
Lindsey
No worries!! Congrats again on all the speed leaps you are making with your training.
Holly @ Pink-Runner.com
You are amazinggggg!!
Julia
I don’t even know how that time is possible!!!!?? Is your coach lookinf for new clients? I would love to get his info to up my running game after IT band woes! Thanks and congrats!
The Hungry Runner Girl
Hey Julia!! Thank you so much for your comment and I am so so sorry you are struggling with your IT band! My coach isn’t taking on anymore athletes right now. I am sorry!
Joy
Oh my goodness, CONGRATULATIONS! That is an incredible time.
You look gorgeous even when you’re running. You look so motivated…I love it!
Jenny
Wow Janae!!! You are amazing! Many congratulations!!
Shelly
Janae well done! It’s amazing what our bodies are capable of when coupled with a determined mind.
I also think you look a LOT like your older sister in that photo!
The Hungry Runner Girl
Thanks so much Shelly:)
Shelly
I just re-read this post after seeing the photo in the “You May Also Like….” section.
If you ever re-do your header/banner I think the above photo would be perfect. It says so much about the strong woman you are :)
Stephanie
That’s so awesome! Congrats!
MartinaNYC
You were FLYING out there! You’ll never stop to amaze me… Congrats!
Katie
Amazing and inspiring! Brooke must be so proud of her Mama today – hope the rest of the day was full of relaxing and pampering.
Wendy
That is superb! You are such an inspiring role model. I’ve been running slow lately, and this is what I needed to remind me to be fast! Congrats on being awesome.
Sara @ Middleaged Runner
Just amazing. You prove that hard work and a solid plan pay off! A huge congrats to you, you inspire all of us!
Sarah
Was Billy there to cheer you on?
Linda
How is that question relevant? My husband rarely comes to cheer me on, so what?
Madison @ Pilates Makes You Happy
Haha, had to laugh when I saw this.. During most of my races everyone in my life is sleeping! The first couple they were there for – now they are like “oh, you’re running in the morning? That’s nice. See you after”
Congrats on the PR! You are fantastic! Seriously.
Brynne
Someone sounds a bit bitter…
Linda
Nah, I have three little kiddos, rather he be at home taking care of them, lol.
MILF Runner
OMG. No kidding. I have had recurring nightmares of my family (husband and kids) coming to watch me race and seeing them all bickering (or worse) on the sidelines! STAY HOME, PLEASE!!!! LOL
Brynne
Haha actually I’d probably prefer that too :)
Kate
Wow! Congratulations on your PR! That was hard earned and well deserved. I love your blog – you inspire me to be a better runner. Looking forward to reading more about your race. Have a good weekend!
HollieisFueledByLOLZ
I know you have 130 comments to tell you how awesome you are but seriously…YOU DESERVE THIS SO MUCH! Congrats my virtual west coast training partner!
Ashley @ Saving Money in your Twenties
woohoo! awesome job! congrats!!!
jennifer
Congrats!
Heather @ Run Like a G!
Janae….CONGRATS!!!!!
What a super sweet race!!! Way to go :)
Amanda@Runninghood
I’m sure my comment out of 130 plus comments doesn’t matter much but Wow! Contrats Janae. Super proud of you. Inspired. Charged. Happy! Way to go YOU beautiful mama! LOVE!
Heather B
Awesome!! congrats on a PR :)
you look fierce in that photo – such an inspiration!
Heather @dragonflygirlruns
I would love to know what your coach is doing! I’m about a 7:30 min/mile and trying to break under 7.
Congrats!!
Megan RF
Omg lady way to go! You are incredible! Congrats!
Lora @ Crazy Running Girl
Congrats!!! AMAZING!!!
Ashley
You are looking SO STRONG in the picture. What an incredible time Janae, you are ridiculously amazing :) You’ve made such huge improvements with your running, I hope you are feeling so proud right now and are still enjoying that runner’s high ;)
You are an inspiration to us all!
Matilda @RunMum
SENSATIONAL time, does happy dance for you. Seriously that is phenomenal, well done. Can’t wait to hear the recap.
Becky
AWESOME JOB! That is such an amazing time. Your training program is definitely working!
Amy
Great job! Absolutely amazing! You look so determined in that picture!
Lynnette
Yay! Way to go!!!
Amy @ {Life to the Full}
Wow, you are one fast lady! Great time!
Brooke
This is incredibly rude and uncalled for.
Janae, congrats on the PR! You deserve it! I’m in awe of you!
The Hungry Runner Girl
Thank you.
GreenieWeenie
Being and doing well is the best response to haters! Once I ran a 6:00 mile on a treadmill and I died a thousand deaths. It was so painful. I have NO IDEA how you can do a half at a 6.30 pace. INSANE! You are amazing!
Kristi
Wow. You never cease to amaze me.
Heather
You make me want to start training seriously again! I know it sounds weird, but I am so happy for you and knowing you got a PR kind of makes my day.
The Hungry Runner Girl
Hey thanks so much heather!
Mimi
Wow, that picture of you running is just gorgeous…so strong, yet graceful, and focused and determined!
Congrats on an awesome PR!!!
The Hungry Runner Girl
Thank you so much Mimi!
chacha
Awesome, Janae! So speedy at that crazy Utah altitude :)
Lauren
Ahhhhhmazing!!! Seriously teared up reading this, what an accomplishment at any point in life but to think how last year at this time you were just about ready to have Brooke…then here you are busting out a 1:25! :) As a million other people said, you are such an inspiration!
Thanks for sharing your journey with us, so excited for your sub 3 hour marathon!!
p.s. i ate an extra slice of pizza at dinner tonight in celebration for you ;)
The Hungry Runner Girl
Wow. Thanks so much Lauren. THANK you for celebrating for me tonight:)
Linda
Congratulations Janae you are amazing. You should be soooooo proud of yourself. All of your hard work is paying off. You are such an inspiration to many. Brooke is one lucky little girl.
You ALWAYS look gorgeous but you look the best ever in that picture. You look so awesome. It needs to be in a running magazine.
Enjoy the rest of your weekend!
The Hungry Runner Girl
Linda, thank you so so much!!! You made my night!
Miranda @ Miranda Runs
WHOA oh my gosh! I totally wish I could even SPRINT that fast! Holy cow woman!
Presh
I NEED YOUR COACH lol. 6:29. Oh my that’s so amazing! Congrats to you! Celebratory froyo followed I’m sure (or something yummy!)
Kami
Awesome pic!!
Jodi
That picture is freakin’ awesome! You just look so kick ass and determined. Congrats on the new PR…simply amazing. Kickin’ butt and taking names!