I had an amazing time at the race last weekend. Fun, fun. I knew I hadn't put in the miles or the speed to run a great time, but that was okay. I finished in a respectable 1:49:59. Nina and I ran together for almost the entire 13.1 miles. We chatted and giggled and stopped three times to dance to the music. That got us some laughs from the other runners near us.
I was feeling awesome with four miles to go, but by mile 12, my I.T. Band was really getting me down. Now I remember why I prefer to run on trails! Nina pulled ahead and finished about a minute in front of me at 1:48:58.
I'm glad we got so see you guys at the finish. Sorry we couldn't stick around, but I had to get Nina back to her mathaMATTician waiting at home (get it? -- ha ha). I ended up heading out to the Goodwin Conservation Center and helping with a 3-mile hike. Good thing I was there -- there were 45 people!! I think it actually helped with my recovery. I was a bit sore on Sunday, Monday I had a massage and today I'm ready to go again.
How about something a little quicker and a lot shorter this weekend? Anyone?
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Start:October 20, 2007 - 10:00am
Location:Willimantic
The annual Arts at the Capitol Theatre Scholarship 5K Road Race starts at 10 a.m. at the Capitol Theatre, 896 Main St., Willimantic. USATF-certified course. Walkers and runners welcome. Fee: $20 day of race. Registration from 8 to 9:45 a.m. Information: 465-5636, ext. 2110.
2 comments:
Congrats on solid performances! Solid despite dance breaks. I want to run a half soon. I'm still feeling it from Saturday, so racing this weekend is out of the question.
I'm glad to hear you had fun. I can't believe how much fun it was. It was great that you and Nina came! We should try to do more races in big groups. It is much more festive that way.
I'm sorry to say that this weekend is out of the question for me as well. I don't plan to be pushing the pace for at least a week or two.
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