Cherry Blossom 10-Miler

Run: 10 miles
Time: 1:58
Mood: Kicking myself for not training better.

Barely awake.

Things we learned on race day:

• When you train like an ass, you race like an ass.
• I don't know who "Tim" is, but apparently his "slow was showing" according to a sign his friends were holding up.
• I was right to pass up the "free oreos and beer" being offered in mile 7. But it was a pretty amazing idea.
• I, in fact, do not know how to eat Gu without getting it all over me.
• Seeing the finish line is all the motivation I need to start my finish kick.
• Chocolate Mint Balance bars taste like Thin Mints.
• I have the best boyfriend ever. Seeing him jogging on the sidelines in flip flops trying to get pictures was so great. So supportive, thanks dear. :)
• You can STILL maintain a 12 minute pace when you walk/run mile 7 through 9.
• And finally: I need to train better!

 

Running.

The race went well until about mile 6. I started getting tired, and sluggish. I will admit - in the spirit of truth - that I did a walk/run combo for miles 7 through 9. Walk for about a minute, run for a few minutes. I was definitely that annoying person that I usually hate who will walk, I'll pass them, then they'll run again and pass me.

I DID manage to beat the slow bus. So I guess it was a success.