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I think you could do both, not sure if you want to...

2011-09-09T18:46:49.357-06:00

I think you could do both, not sure if you want to race the 5K completely all out, because if you do you probably want to almost taper the whole week in preparation for the half marathon.

I think you definitely will get better than 1:40, I could see you getting something like 1:37 to 1:38 or maybe even better than that...good luck!

You go girl! I know you can rock that half! I thi...

2011-09-09T13:21:53.079-06:00

You go girl! I know you can rock that half! I think doing a 5k the weekend before would be a great idea to just shake things out. Good luck girl!

GL next weekend!!! I can't wait to read about...

2011-09-09T11:35:48.937-06:00

GL next weekend!!! I can't wait to read about how the race goes.

Christie, I TOTALLY think the sub 1:40 is in the b...

2011-09-08T21:11:47.958-06:00

Christie, I TOTALLY think the sub 1:40 is in the bag for you!!! and I think the 5K is okay as long as you do a good taper during those 7 days AND run SLOW and easy!!! go get it Girl!!

i love love love how excited you are, it actually ...

2011-09-08T18:34:36.197-06:00

i love love love how excited you are, it actually makes me feel excited for my own training! good luck!!

The way I read it, your mind is already made up! ...

2011-09-08T18:30:19.911-06:00

The way I read it, your mind is already made up!

Can't wait to read about it. :)

I say do the 5k. Go for a PR I think you will be f...

2011-09-08T18:27:06.265-06:00

I say do the 5k. Go for a PR I think you will be fine for your half the next week.

Nice jump shot! How did the landing go?

2011-09-08T18:11:16.777-06:00

Nice jump shot! How did the landing go?

I also agree with the majority and say go for it!!...

2011-09-08T17:22:17.893-06:00

I also agree with the majority and say go for it!! If you don't you'll with you had!! You'll do great!!

i LOVE races. so it is definitely hard for me to p...

2011-09-08T15:14:34.112-06:00

i LOVE races. so it is definitely hard for me to pass them up...i say go for it if you feel like you will be rested enough for the next weekend :)

I think you'll be fine doing the 5k before. An...

2011-09-08T14:43:42.097-06:00

I think you'll be fine doing the 5k before. And you'll get your sub 1:40 for sure!

yay for you on feeling good! i am always a nervous...

2011-09-08T13:14:32.178-06:00

yay for you on feeling good! i am always a nervous wreck before a race. lol! i think you can do both but be careful at the 5K.

I think you'd be fine to do the 5K the Saturda...

2011-09-08T11:33:57.667-06:00

I think you'd be fine to do the 5K the Saturday before. It'll be alright! I do odds and ends like that too! I'll bet you'll have a great race, especially now that things are cooler! That always helps!

I would be fine to race a 5K 7 days before a half ...

2011-09-08T11:07:56.999-06:00

I would be fine to race a 5K 7 days before a half and I bet you would be too, but you know your body best. I think you are in a great position to get sub 1:40. Yay! :)

Good luck on your race and you have the right atti...

2011-09-08T10:17:25.697-06:00

Good luck on your race and you have the right attitude so I know you will set a PR.

sub 1:40- AWESOME! I'm still trying to break i...

2011-09-08T10:03:13.253-06:00

sub 1:40- AWESOME! I'm still trying to break into the 1:40s. A whole weeks rest from a 5k is plenty of time :)

Go for the 5k girl, why not? I feel the same as y...

2011-09-08T09:49:58.114-06:00

Go for the 5k girl, why not? I feel the same as you. We gotta take advantage of the racing season. A week is plenty of time to recover for the half distance and it would probably be a great final speedworkout. I say go for it!!

Do both! Just depends on your recovery between har...

2011-09-08T09:01:36.500-06:00

Do both! Just depends on your recovery between hard efforts. I can run hard and the next day feel
Completely fresh. (maybe I didn't run hard enough?)

You are in excellent shape and should take advantage of the remainder of the big sky racing season :) can't wait to hear how they go!

I think it's pretty obvious that you are in ki...

2011-09-08T08:53:11.596-06:00

I think it's pretty obvious that you are in killer running shape so you should have no problem racing a 5K the week before a half marathon...just take your mid week runs nice and slow and maybe take a couple rest days before your half...you'll do awesome! Can't wait to read all the recaps!

DO IT! It's just a 5K and I think you will be...

2011-09-08T08:47:04.100-06:00

DO IT! It's just a 5K and I think you will be fine! You are superwoman and I think you have plenty of time for your legs to recover!

I say go for it! It's not a huge distance for ...

2011-09-08T08:26:40.199-06:00

I say go for it! It's not a huge distance for you and I have a feeling that it will be a good primer for the next week. I'm a race addict and if I was rich would probably race every week. Get them in while you still can!

ps: I'm still running 9-10 min pace :( booooo ...

2011-09-08T08:12:40.633-06:00

ps: I'm still running 9-10 min pace :( booooo lol

I think you should do both. but what do I know. lo...

2011-09-08T08:12:03.299-06:00

I think you should do both. but what do I know. lol ...nothing. although I think that you are in a class where 3.1miles is an "easy run" for you. So why not give it your all and then if need be take the whole week off prior to your half.

Also, about your worries /w the half. I think you should just remember how much you love running and go /w it. Who cares if you don't PR you are still doing more than I could and I think you are great!

I think it would be fun to do the 5k and like Kara...

2011-09-08T07:48:47.842-06:00

I think it would be fun to do the 5k and like Kara said, it will set your body on 'speed mode' for the half. As long as you normally recover ok after a 5k I say go for it. I love racing too and would do a race every weekend if I could afford it. :)

Good luck on the sub 1:40 half. You are super speedy!

I think you'll be fine to do a 5K before the h...

2011-09-08T07:40:51.637-06:00

I think you'll be fine to do a 5K before the half. That might actually help since you can "set" your speed to super fast. I find that I pace faster for a week or two after a sprinting type race like a 5K.