RACING THE 15k USA CHAMPIONSHIP || Gate River Run 2023

[@makenziejones4718]

No worries…I was actually one of those who collapsed on the hill. I spent the weekend in the hospital…I live here and run those roads every day in this heat (we ran right past my apartment!) and it was a rough day out there!

[@allie_ostrander]

Oh my gosh! I am glad that you're okay. It was a brutal day out there, and you really pushed yourself to the max! Wishing you a smooth recovery.

[@WeberIMayRoam]

Oof, I'm so sorry! I had to quit... I was having some sort of crazy muscle spasms on my right side... I was a Party in the Back walker, so I walked through all that rain and StILL had to quit! I'm back for redemption in two weeks!

[@dbduke88]

Allie, you did great! Last mile in 5:11, and 36th overall out of 11,060 finishers, male & female, including some fast men. Wow!!! 😀

[@allie_ostrander]

Worth noting that the last mile included the downhill side of the green monster ;)

[@tak-el-uc]

If the heat and humidity kick in, even a January day in Florida can be tough to run in. To hang on to 6th while suffering through the second half of the race with 6 racers finishing within a minute back of you is an impressive feat.

[@allie_ostrander]

thank you!

[@dewknow1315]

How bad is the humidity in January? I sign up for a race that in January next year but it's in Lakeland Florida. It a 100 miler so trying to figure out if I should go easy in the middle of the day and go fast early In the morning and at night .

[@tak-el-uc]

@Dewknow it comes down to luck. You might get a perfect cool running day. Or you might get 80 degree temps with over 50% humidity. Check the weather forecasts in the days before and even the hours before the start and plan accordingly. If you're coming from a cold dry area, be prepared for any heat or humidity to affect you more than you would expect.

[@dewknow1315]

@@tak-el-uc thanks I have done some hot races like 80+ degrees in Arizona but I have to heat train seeing that I live on Seattle.

[@VideoGuyMan7]

This was my second time running the Gate River Run, and I was disappointed I was 2 minutes slower than last year even though I've been more serious in my training. The heat was horrible! They said it was the hottest start time on record for this race. Florida weather is always a surprise. Hopefully you'll be back in the future! I was hoping to be able to say hi. Incredible job pushing through it Allie!!!

[@allie_ostrander]

I heard that it was a really hot day, and the storm brought in some extra humidity...not really a great combo lol

[@CityBeautiful]

So excited to see you racing! Sounds like a great race to build from. Looking forward to more!

[@lakeleaf9]

omg I didn't expect to see you here, two amazing creators I love!!

[@fishflake1209]

So, THIS is why the algorithm gives me urban planning video recommendations under the tagline: “Allie Ostrander Subscribers Also Watch…”

[@CityBeautiful]

@@fishflake1209 urban planning and running just go together!

[@allie_ostrander]

Thanks! Excited to keep building!

[@paxundpeace9970]

​@@CityBeautifulTime do a video about would be happy to see a collaboration from Allie and you

[@EverythingFinance_]

"Getting through those mental battles makes you a better person and runner." - Love this

[@allie_ostrander]

it's true!

[@brittanykopke6133]

Congratulations!! Hope you enjoyed it. I know it was tough

[@allie_ostrander]

It was tough, but I enjoyed it!

[@tatotherunner4388]

Great race Allie, I was there too and the humidity was suffocating especially after the 1st 5K. Everyone I spoke with afterwards said their times were on average 2-3 minutes slower than previous year. Banger vid! Hope to see you back next year and take the win!

[@allie_ostrander]

Okay, so I will just subtract 3min from my time...sounds good to me! lol

[@albmena46]

I train in florida and was out there racing and I gotta say that was brutal! Felt pretty shitty at around halfway and ran considerably slower than anticipated. All about effort on those kinda days, great job!

[@allie_ostrander]

all about effort...I completely agree!

[@sylpascale7673]

Allie, great race, keep in mind as I am sure you already are aware of, all the times were slower than what was expected. The heat and humidity are really tough to overcome especially when coming from the Pacific northwest, way too much of a temperature change. Also when nobody passes you in a race that is a positive thing to build on......best regards.

[@allie_ostrander]

Yeah, I know the heat was tough. I just don't really know how big of an impact it had!

[@denisebrown2940]

You did great. Congratulations !! You inspire as you go thru your training and races. Thank you.

[@restlesssouls1149]

So proud Allie, mentally you displayed great fortitude, hot and humid conditions, physically you finished 6th despite the green monster!! You deserve CONGRATULATIONS!! You did great!!

[@allie_ostrander]

Thank you! I'm proud of finishing it out even though it was tough!

[@restlesssouls1149]

YOU ARE TOUGH...beginning to think you're from another planet!!

[@seatownfan]

Congrats Allie, nice race! Progression!

[@ivangold6175]

Awesome job on a challenging distance. You’re shining bright, keep it up 😊

[@a-run1746]

Awesome recap! I love the play by play or should I say mile by mile narrative. So many races I feel like dying when I’m racing but when it’s over I almost forget how hard I was pushing and just think I could do better. I love how you are honest about how hard it was in the moment in your analysis. Also , so impressed with your time and result. That is amazingly fast!

[@wordmunger]

Congrats on a solid race! It's so tough to do a hot race when you've been training in cool weather! Well done!

[@Marymooau]

I saw your Strava stats on this race. Amazing. So many PRs. Congratulations. Awesome effort!!!

[@allie_ostrander]

thank you!!

[@stephengill3145]

Congratulations! An outstanding race considering it's your first one in a while. Your mental toughness and physical training pulled you through. Keep it going!

[@docdoc4526]

Gratulation 🍾🎊🎈 6. In the USA 👍

[@Sanko1960]

Sixth place on not a great day is very commendable. Just love Allie's ability to be herself - articulate, funny, conversational - in front of the camera.

[@gizzykat]

Allie, 6th is good, your trajectory is upward, just stay injury free, and make a few adjustments, and you'll be at the top. We're all pulling for you!

[@aliciafenner3098]

WOW Congrats for finishing you did awesome!! Even though it was tough mentally and physically you still gave it your all and toughed it out to the finish congrats!!! Also congrats on conquering that hill :)

[@allie_ostrander]

I toughed it out, and I'm proud of that!

[@aliciafenner3098]

@@allie_ostrander yeah you did you did amazing and i'm proud of you that you finished congrats!!!

[@gloven2run689]

Thank you so much for sharing your journey with us. You are crushing it and only getting better... Someday when you retire I think you would make an amazing track coach.

[@allie_ostrander]

Thank you so much!

[@4Dangert]

Great recap. I enjoy your style. I think Normal made a great decision in having you represent them. Florida humidity is oppressive even in March. I look forward to seeing your trail races! Congrats!

[@jonathanvedia5443]

Great job! Its was tough for alot of people. I had a hard time after the 5k as well. I was trying to find you before the race but couldnt find you. I did manage to see you on your cooldown which was cool. Great job! Good luck on your next adventure!

[@allie_ostrander]

Yeah, the heat and humidity really hit after 5k!

[@daveconvoy5793]

Well done Allie. Loving these videos where you mix lots of stuff up. Race seemed really tough but the main thing as you say is that you stuck it out. We are all rooting for you. Onward and upward! PS you didn’t mention you were sixth out of about 6,000!

[@allie_ostrander]

I enjoy taking multiple days of footage! There are always more good bits in there!

[@daveconvoy5793]

@@allie_ostrander yes it’s great. I missed the scrummy coffee making in the last one though !

[@runbecauseyoucan5684]

"Puma girls" :) - Dakotah, Annie and Jessa. Well done on the run, great result. It's always tough in humidity.

[@allie_ostrander]

Yes, I know their names, and they are all super nice! I just gave them a group name for the simplicity of the video ;)

[@kevinmshea58]

Well done, surviving is always Goal 1. Heat, humidity, and travel always makes for a tough combo. Fun to watch the whole process and now looking forward to your next training block and race.

[@allie_ostrander]

surviving not always thriving..

[@iamsillycaitlin]

You did fantastic. This is a new distance for you. It looked tough! You should be proud, onward and upward.

[@allie_ostrander]

Thank you so much!

[@maryroop1457]

My husband and I ran too and said the same thing about the conditions, just very unlucky. It was brutal. I was just happy to finish top 10% and not go to the hospital. Been loving watching your vlogs! Looking forward to your next race. Congrats on 6th, that's a big accomplishment.

[@cdaco9310]

You did amazing! 15ks are long! I think feeling bad around 4 miles may have due been a few things: You're used to racing 5ks and shorter, so you may need to adjust your long runs to have workouts in them during a training block for something longer; this sets you up for a race that isn't over shortly after it gets really hard. And then, even though you're racing for under an hour, fueling with plenty of electrolytes in the days before, and perhaps a small carbo-load as well could help. Looking forward to your future races!

[@allie_ostrander]

Yeah, I will definitely make some adjustments to pre-race fueling for these longer distances!

[@equestrianwhotravels]

You did an amazing job! I love watching your training and racing videos.

[@michaelbravo305]

Great job!! That Florida humidity is no joke.

[@gregmccarter3243]

ooo im fine i just needed a little nap....OMG i was on the floor laughing....

[@allie_ostrander]

it's just the truth!

[@kimthegreat9973]

Great talent and hard work seen. Love , from Kenya

[@kanderson2435]

"No, I'm okay. I just needed a nap." Haha too funny! Great start to racing again!

[@rachelkennedy7521]

Hi Allie, I ran the championship too this weekend and got 10th place in my first USATF competition. That Green Monster was absolutely heartbreaking lol. It slowed me down by 20 seconds per mile. I am so proud of you that you held on and had an awesome race! I hope to meet you next time

[@allie_ostrander]

congrats!

[@ARTWV]

I think you did one hell of a job. It’s your first race back and place 6th in a tough race. Great job and it’s gonna get better and better. God Bless

[@allie_ostrander]

Thank you! Only up from here!

[@ARTWV]

@@allie_ostrander Your welcome. I think you will have more fun this time around.

[@Wings_nut]

Kudos Allie. Pain is temporary.

[@run-watch]

That's brilliant. Two places I've really struggled to run are at altitude.. and in Florida! Love the way they managed to include an uphill section for you all in a state known for being relatively flat. Great result.

[@allie_ostrander]

Yes, the feeling that hit me at 4.5 miles reminded me of what I feel like racing at altitude!

[@bluenetmarketing]

Allie - You did wonderfully! Humidity and proper diet affect me a lot in my running, too. You are improving, and sixth place will someday turn into first place with time and training. Best wishes!

[@noelhibbard8576]

I’ve done this race 11 times now and finish in the top %10 but never have I seen so many elite runners laid out along the route. I saw one elite male out around mile 4. The Florida humidity kills the out of towners but this year it was on another level. Last year there were gusts of 50mph recorded on the bridge with 30mph sustained. You never know what you are going to get at this race.

[@allie_ostrander]

this makes me feel justified in my end-of-race nap lol

[@ceciliabidwell1809]

Great effort! Race morning was rough conditions, even for us Floridians who are used to it. And yeah, the Green Monster at the end is always so hard. Way to hang tough! I was in a group on a street corner who yelled, “Go Allie” right before the mile 5 marker. BTW most of the pros were looking like they were deep in a sufferfest by that point

[@allie_ostrander]

I appreciated all of the cheers! thank you!

[@mscoolgirl798]

That's a fantastic result- on top of the conditions and the new race distance 🎉👏 ripping hills and smashing drills as always girl 👊

[@allie_ostrander]

woohoo!! First race in the books, excited for more!

[@ebluz]

Welcome to Florida, where Summer can happen just about any day of the year. The news said it was one of the hottest Gate River Runs on record, maybe the hottest ever. Pretty sure there was a boatload of racers who thought they'd do better. If it's any consolation, as someone who was born and raised in West Central Florida and has lived here for all of my 70 years, I also ran 20 seconds per mile slower than expected in my 5k Saturday. 🙂 You can see in the race video as the men were coming through, there was a pack of eight girls right on your tail. Without your determination and perseverance, you may have lost all 8 of those positions. Instead you held strong. Job very well done! Just FYI, the morning low in Jax this coming Saturday is forecast to be in the upper 50's.

[@allie_ostrander]

I know! Looking back at results, I saw that I narrowly held off quite a few women! Happy with that!

[@cber5077]

Great run Allie. 6th and under 53mins 😀. Good job!!

[@edwardleecaliforniausa]

Hi Allie good morning happy Tuesday morning and I hope you having amazing day today and I loved your vlogs and you are amazing Supporter and I'm proud of you

[@wumbothewombat1280]

So proud of you Allie! That race was incredible. I’ll remember your mental toughness when my race days come and try to emulate it ❤

[@allyson--]

good luck at the little wombats race

[@stevendorsey4882]

Amazing performance, Allie O. You powered through that 15k even though it was hard. Sixth place is great for your inaugural USATF 15K Championship Race.

[@allie_ostrander]

Thank you!!

[@peytonbuzz]

Naps are fun💥😉🤣💯🎯...congratulations 👏👏👏it's been fun following you for years now. All the best to you and will continue to follow such a great spirited runner....Stride On!!!!

[@tonybowen455]

That hill looks crazy. Also still an insane time for us mere mortals but better luck in the next one!

[@allie_ostrander]

the hill was crazy..

[@raysharp1204]

You did great for a rust buster. I raced in Atlanta the week before, after a red-eye flight from Seattle, and faced 3 difficulties: hills, humidity, and the time change. Of these, I think the jet lag was the biggest factor. That draggy feeling you had after 4 miles was probably in large part attributable to your body feeling like it should still be asleep for a couple more hours. Congrats on a great effort and solid result.

[@allie_ostrander]

Flying west to east and racing early in the morning is tough!

[@wardfreeman7533]

What a great run for your first race over 10Km! I lol at you telling the medical staff "No, I am fine I just need a little nap'. I had a similar experience many years ago at the Silver State marathon. Finished third overall, but looked like a mess (5000' altitude, heat wind, being old, etc.) Medical staff wanted to immediately to hook me up to IVs and stick me in the ambulance. I was like, nope please just give me a few to recover. Can't wait for your next adventure.

[@allie_ostrander]

haha yeah. I feel like it is normal to want to lay down!

[@Mike-cs9jr]

How cool is that Allie! I was almost shocked to see you raced the 15K but that is hands down very impressive! WAY different from the 5K or Steeple but having this distance under your belt and running in those conditions should give you some mad confidence for the rest of the season. Go NNormal!

[@allie_ostrander]

Yeah, I think it was a good challenge and will help me with the rest of my races this year!

[@KenParsonswasp]

Very impressive for your 1st 15k road race. As you said, you now have a platform to build on, maybe adjust training techniques a bit. Proud of you!

[@juliangomez2410]

the humidity play a big role, i am from florida and that humidity really creeped in that race. like you i felt great after 5k then i was too confident and decide to pick up the next 5k. brilliant race on your part this was a very tough race.

[@allie_ostrander]

Yeah that great feeling at 5k disappeared pretty quick lol

[@cicirunner]

Great race! Did the race in 2021 and it was really cold. Weird weather. That hill at mile 8 for me was brutal because there was this ferocious headwind that day and it was so bad at the top of the bridge that I felt like I was going backwards.

[@allie_ostrander]

that hill plus a head wind would nearly be the end I'm sure lol

[@mollyalexander8406]

I agree - I"m super excited to see you back racing and love following along! Great job and way to stay tough!

[@allie_ostrander]

Onto the next goal!

[@mollyalexander8406]

@@allie_ostrander I’m rooting for ya!

[@kathleenulrich4536]

Congratulations..so impressive!! Your mental and physical toughness is an inspiration. Look forward to seeing what's next for you.

[@madelineaustin1]

Way to go Allie! I was really looking forward to this video as I ran this race too after you reminded me the event was occurring a weekend I was in town. It was brutal for me as well and I can confirm I passed multiple people floored on the last bridge getting medical attention. I thought training in CO would have prepared me better for that final push and uphill but I still heaved as soon as I crossed the finish line 😂 I don’t remember the last time I ran over 7 miles but I stuck it out and finished 45th for my age and gender so I’m pleased with that and my overall effort. Looking forward to tuning in on your future races!

[@allie_ostrander]

Good job! Getting over that hill is no easy feat!

[@carolinebeard4496]

Congrats Allie!! You should be so proud of yourself because it is NOT easy to keep grinding and fighting when you know you aren’t having your best day! Big things coming for you!

[@bigjoey1114]

humidity and hills sounds the ultimate energy-draining duo. Way to grind it out! You rock!

[@schoukri]

That's the first time I've seen a bridge with a hill that looked more like a mountain road. It even had switchbacks! Great job on 6th place! That's a good place to be for now and only upwards from here!

[@allie_ostrander]

Yeah it was aggressive lol

[@alexischapdelaine9476]

I think you did awsome Allie the run in warm weather and humid weather like that, outstanding job. Thank you for sharing clips of the race with us . I hope you had a chance to recover have a wonderful week, I also hope you had some time to go beach in florida after the race and take sometime for your self as well.

[@allie_ostrander]

haha I actually had a flight just a few hours after the race finish so I didn't get to see the beach :(

[@honebeadsmith5937]

Allie I lived in Indiana for 34 years until getting married and moving to FL. (Wife is from central FL) This summer will be 19 years of living here and I still cant stand FL about 8 months out of the year. Humidity drives me crazy and I just so look forward to the few months when it goes away for the most part. FL is an awesome place in the winter. But this year temps have been close to record breaking for Feb and so far March has been pretty hot as well which you unfortunately experienced. So yeah with Alaska as the place you grew up and now living in Seattle I'm just glad you survived the humidity during that race. Had to be really tough. Sounds like you gritted it out like a true pro and held your position well. Great job! So happy for you with the sponsorship and will keep an eye for coming races. You are a class act and funny to boot.. I hope things are going great for you, Spencer, Georgie and the whole Seattle gang. You all formed a really cool motley crew of friends.. Be safe and keep enjoying life.

[@kellywitty9553]

You did great-humidity is the worst (maybe a worst twin with wind). Great job, great recap-you're the best at recaps!!!

[@allie_ostrander]

glad you enjoyed it!

[@naomigrace7538]

Congratulations Allie!! 6th is amazing 🤩

[@charlesvelez4677]

The Nnormal girl was running with the Puma girls. All three of you are some of my favorite athletes. I’m looking forward to your next race! Great job!

[@allie_ostrander]

The NNormal-Puma collab

[@zaneclone]

You did really well Allie all things considered- despite not feeling your best- you ground it out. Most of the other girls around you have "raced" so much more in recent times- which is a huge advantage. You've got a great platform to work off... The only way is up... and 6th out of over 6000 is pretty darn good lol ;)

[@lionheart4552]

She ran with a small elite pack of women not 6,000 people.

[@zaneclone]

@@lionheart4552 I know... just a light hearted reference to the size of the main field...

[@allie_ostrander]

Thank you! I am excited to build off of this. Not a bad start at all!

[@joegaidosh7682]

You have to be proud of yourself I know from where you were or what your mind is thinking it wasn’t the race you wanted but it’s been so long since you actually got out there and really raced so so proud of you and the Florida got all that rust off you it’s going to be fine seeing you excel the rest of this year and next👍😍

[@allie_ostrander]

yes! the humidity sweated that rust right off lol

[@rickbowker]

Well done for pushing through the hurt locker, sure next races will get better and better and that 6th place is impressive!💪💪💪

[@elleodom32]

girl your 15k time is atleast 5 minutes less than my 10k pr!! you are insanely fast

[@jamessieker1712]

Congratulations on your race. It's so cool that you are with NNormal. I had to laugh at the comment about hills, you the conqueror of Mt Marathon worrying about hills. Train with Killian a while longer, and you could be the first woman to finish the Barkley Marathons.

[@lauras8342]

You did incredible Allie! 💪

[@TRONMAGNUM2099]

Wow, great job. 15K is way too long for what I enjoy running. I was a 4-8 guy in college so converting to 5K's now is an accomplishment for me. Keep up the awesome work. You should be proud that you performed so well on your first ever competitive race over 10K

[@allie_ostrander]

Yeah, it was definitely a little bit of a shock racing for so long!

[@ianbarnett6027]

Great race Allie, especially even more so it was your first race over this distance. Very well done. Knew you would do really well.

[@allie_ostrander]

Thanks! Definitely wanted more, but happy with my effort.

[@RosieOutdoors]

Congratulations on sixth - sounded like a really tough race. I live in Scotland and complain about how warm I think it is here when we get our 1 week of summer, you have my respect for running in warm Florida!

[@allie_ostrander]

haha I am in the same boat in Seattle!

[@baddeck23]

Way to power through it Allie!!

[@lorenzargymagnaye]

Awesome job Allie! Way to stick through the pain! Proud of you!

[@jordongarman938]

It was a rough day even by Floridian standards. Great job!

[@kristenworden2909]

Incredible time!!! Way to kick a$$, even in gross conditions!!!

[@jessruns123]

I enjoy seeing race recaps! Good video!

[@louettakeene3573]

Good job on the race. Also, your bottom looks excellent there at the 2-3 second mark.

[@nro337]

So glad to see you out competing again!! Congrats on a solid season opener🙂

[@timothydean9407]

Great job Allie!!! I was really waiting to see how you did! As an old man I can only dream of running that fast!😆

[@allie_ostrander]

Thank you!! 😁

[@JM-sq3ic]

Do i get this right?? 6th of the USA championships… sounds pretty good to me! Looking forward to you Trail vlogs…

[@allie_ostrander]

You got it! I'm definitely not upset with my place!

[@JM-sq3ic]

@@allie_ostrander Thanks for your reaction - it shows kindness to your viewers (which transpires in your videos) and one of the reasons why I enjoy what you do on youtube. Good luck with the next races!!

[@rizmaslen]

Great result and you dug in and finished in 6th! Amazing!

[@maddiemooneyy]

wait I feel like that would be so scary with the men chasing you down. good race!!

[@allie_ostrander]

haha every time a guy passed me, I thought for sure it was a girl. So scary!

[@arcadewong935]

Awesome Allie and having fun. Are you going to compete any road races, mountain races, and marathons in the future?

[@allie_ostrander]

announcing my whole schedule on instagram soon!

[@kwheeler4689]

You're such an inspiration.

[@camilarosa6351]

You did awesome, Allie! Tough race!

[@mikediazArtist]

Congrats on grinding through the finish. That’s super tough… the bricks feeling happens to me when I overheat and my body can no longer cool itself efficiently enough. Every step starts to feel like a battle of not slowing down or stopping.

[@allie_ostrander]

it was certainly a battle!

[@martinrussell2512]

Allie, you always leave it all out on the course...

[@boolou7868]

Awesome Allie!!

[@thegreatalyssa]

You raced well. Yes, it is important to know the course and weather conditions, etc. It says a lot to not get passed. (I have gotta lotta stories...) {The weather has hurt me this year. We have had it 88*F at least and freezing with ice on the ground. And I did too many indoor miles... Today, it's 80*/27* and it's hot enough.}

[@wesleytwiggs7687]

I was also in the elite coral. It was so crazy seeing you up there. Wish I had said hi but didn’t a want to break your focus.

[@allie_ostrander]

next time say hi!

[@wesleytwiggs7687]

@@allie_ostrander if you do any more races in Jax, then I will for sure thanks

[@wskingsley1]

Congrats! 6th place in US Championship race is a helluva good 'start' point for your first race back in a while! Heat/humidity and bridge climbs are not very compatible with PR/PB's so I'd call that a victory and on to the next! Maybe get a little sign for your kit that tells race officials "I'm okay - I like to take naps right after the finishl line."

[@allie_ostrander]

haha yes, maybe I'll just write a note on my hand so I can hold it up and they'll put the wheelchair away

[@jimoconnor8597]

Usually we have 40+mph wind gusts up on the bridge.. Think I would take the wind over the heat/high dew point. Its what we run in all spring/summer/fall long though in South GA/North FL. Way to continue to grind for a great finish!

[@allie_ostrander]

I have a lot of respect for you running in that!

[@fabs21]

Good jobbbb allie O

[@truetrenholm3488]

Amazing work gal 💪🏻💪🏻 keep it up 🫵👊