Mile by Mile

Workout:  Elliptical 40 minutes/weights

I went into the Soldier Field 10 mile race with ZERO training.  Let me walk you through my thoughts as I ran.

Pre-race - Aw, it's just 10 miles.  It's not that far.  I got this...piece of cake!

.2 miles - CRAP, 10 miles is a looooong way!
Mile 1: 8:50 - Okay, not bad.  That was easy.
Mile 2: 8:30 - Whoa!  Slow down girl.
Mile 3: 8:43 - I feel okay, but 7 more miles!!  @#$%!!!!
Mile 4: 8:46 - I feel puke coming.  Why do I feel like throwing up?  This is NOT good.
Mile 5: 8:52 - Oops, quit looking for Natalie and focus on your race.   I got this.  Half way.

Thank you, random spectator man for taking my picture!!  Half way and no serious knee pain!
Mile 6: 8:43 - Oh my gosh, I've hit a wall.  I feel awful.  I'm sooooo tired.  My feet hurt.
Mile 7: 8:44 - Wow!  How did I pull that time off.  I'm so fast :)
Mile 8: 9:06 - OH. MY. GOSH.  Can I keep this pace up?
Mile 9: 9:35 - NOPE!  I'm hot.  My feet hurt.  Don't walk.  Don't walk. Ouch, my feet hurt!!!!
Mile 10: 9:40 - Okay, I've run 10 miles.  Why don't I see the finish line?
Mile 10.06: - 1:30:17 - I did it!!!  I knew I could make it!  10 miles....piece of cake!