To be clear, I was not feeling prepared going in. Life has taken it's toll lately, and my last good run was over two weeks ago.
Pathetic, I know.
I did the same race 2 years ago, and finished in 34:27. I was hoping to beat that time, but given the circumstances, wasn't expecting it.
Not to mention Mother Nature. She was not on our side tonight (though the half marathoners tomorrow could have it worse than we did.) It was windy. But, I was surprised how well the wind was blocked most of the race, and that I was actually plenty warm.
I took some walk breaks. Whatever; no big deal. But there were a couple of times I wanted to go longer and faster, but just felt like I couldn't. I was frustrated.
None-the-less, I am satisfied. Because I was out there and did it. Because my final time and pace was right where I have been running. Because this was just the kick I needed to get my butt back in gear. Because I enjoyed being out there, surrounded by others that call themselves runners, too. Because I was surrounded my people of all ability levels, and people running for all sorts of causes. Because I had fun.
Final stats were:
placed 937/1269 total runners. 121/183 in my age division (F- 30-34). 611/895 females.
Time was 38:25. Pace 12:22
1 comment:
I absolutely agree, you were there so you won!
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