Workout: 2 miles easy, 30 minutes elliptical
One hill after another. That is the only way to describe this course. Up, down, up, down, for 4.98 miles. I actually enjoyed it. The scenery was beautiful for most parts, and the hills were long and challenging, but not too tough that you wanted to quit. And even if I wanted to quit I wouldn't have. I ran this race with a group of family members in memory of Matt's cousin, Natalie. I had to tackle those hills just for her!!
It took a while for my mind and body to get into this race. I had majorly cut back on training because of crazy knee pain, and I was feeling extremely lethargic from the get go.
Mile 1-8:32 The first mile was almost all up hill. I felt like crap, and I almost decided to just jog. But I thought I would push it just a little further.
Mile 2-8:15 Easier, but my legs are still heavy, and I am still debating to back off and jog.
Mile 3-8:01 I FINALLY feel loose and ready to go! It took my body 3 miles to warm up, but I am soooo thankful I found a surge of energy:)
This is right after mile 3. See that dude right behind me? That is my brother in law who doesn't run. EVER. And he stayed right with me the entire way. Typical.
Mile 4-8:04 Definitely feeling the effects of only being on the elliptical lately!! And really feeling those hills!!
Mile 5-7:29 (Not a full mile - .94 on my Garmin) One big last hill where I thought I was going to puke, ugh! But I knew it was the end so I just kept pushing!
Official time - 40:22, 8:08 pace
Overall Place - 16/177
Female Place - 4/123
Most exciting part of all - my baby made the paper!!! He's crying so that sucks! He begged to run across the finish line. And when I finally let him he whined the entire way. So annoying! I'm also really happy the paper mentioned Natalie in the caption as well. Hope to run it again next year for her!
One hill after another. That is the only way to describe this course. Up, down, up, down, for 4.98 miles. I actually enjoyed it. The scenery was beautiful for most parts, and the hills were long and challenging, but not too tough that you wanted to quit. And even if I wanted to quit I wouldn't have. I ran this race with a group of family members in memory of Matt's cousin, Natalie. I had to tackle those hills just for her!!
It took a while for my mind and body to get into this race. I had majorly cut back on training because of crazy knee pain, and I was feeling extremely lethargic from the get go.
Mile 1-8:32 The first mile was almost all up hill. I felt like crap, and I almost decided to just jog. But I thought I would push it just a little further.
Mile 2-8:15 Easier, but my legs are still heavy, and I am still debating to back off and jog.
Mile 3-8:01 I FINALLY feel loose and ready to go! It took my body 3 miles to warm up, but I am soooo thankful I found a surge of energy:)
This is right after mile 3. See that dude right behind me? That is my brother in law who doesn't run. EVER. And he stayed right with me the entire way. Typical.
Mile 4-8:04 Definitely feeling the effects of only being on the elliptical lately!! And really feeling those hills!!
Mile 5-7:29 (Not a full mile - .94 on my Garmin) One big last hill where I thought I was going to puke, ugh! But I knew it was the end so I just kept pushing!
Official time - 40:22, 8:08 pace
Overall Place - 16/177
Female Place - 4/123
Most exciting part of all - my baby made the paper!!! He's crying so that sucks! He begged to run across the finish line. And when I finally let him he whined the entire way. So annoying! I'm also really happy the paper mentioned Natalie in the caption as well. Hope to run it again next year for her!
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