I know I haven't posting much lately. It has been crazier then usual around here. The kids have started summer swim. So we have practices and meets all the time. We enjoy watching them so it is great fun for everyone.
Since I posted last I have ran two races. With TWO PR's!
The first race was a 5k race at a local Elementary school here in town. I haven't been feeling well. So my hopes for a PR weren't the high. But, since I hadn't ran a 5k in a couple years, I was hopeful that I could pull something out. And I did! Just a little one. I still have high hopes for getting my time down. :)
The second race was just this past weekend. It was at our local Strawberry Festival. It was a 4 mile race with some nasty hills! This is the first race I ever ran as an adult. Each your I improve. But, I really wanted a big PR. Still not feeling well the week leading up to the race. I wasn't sure I was gonna run. But, I woke up feeling good that morning. So I thought I would give it a shot. I kept telling everyone that it was just a 4 mile training run for me. (Like I am really training!) But, that way I just kept my expectations low. And I could stay relaxed.
We took off right on time. (Which I always love!) Ran down past my house and my husband and kids were there waiting to see us run by. We made it to the first mile marker in a great time.
First mile was a 9:05 pace. My friend that I always run with was super excited about this! I just kept saying stay relaxed. We separated a bit before mile 2. But, we were both still on pace to stay below a 10:00 mile pace. Which with this course I will take.
Right before mile 3 was the huge hill that everyone always talks about. It is just plain mean!! I made my was up the hill from hell. Mile 3 marker was at 28:39. Nice pace. Just one mile left. I was so tired from the heat. But, I kept going! Slowly but still going.
I ran the last half a mile with another girl. We chatted about how hot it was and that we really hated that hill. Who doesn't at this point. But, rounded the corner for the last couple blocks. I didn't check my watch at this point. I didn't want to be disappointed if I didn't make my goal. I wish I would have. I would have probably finished a lot stronger. I finished in 38.42 official time. Not bad for a hot, hilly 4 miles. :) That was my PR by almost to minutes.
My friend finished just over 40 minutes which was a huge PR for her too. She was super excited!
After listen to awards. I learned that I missed winning my age group by just 18 seconds!! Damn it!!
Well, that will give me something to shoot for next year. : )
Now I'm super excited to find another race to run.
Hope everyone has been enjoying there summer so far.
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