So just typed in the most detailed race report I have ever done and it didnt submit it and I lost it. So this is going to not be as detailed. sorry.
Very happy with todays race, felt great and happy with my time on the course, Its a tough one. I forgot how hilly the course is. But mostly thrilled to get out of my low 1:30's rut and get back into the 1:20's hopefully I can forever stay away from the 1:30's!! Really wanted first place but saw Erica Shramm (smokin fast girl!) and knew I had no chance at first place. It kinda relieved me of the stress/pressure of trying to hold 1st place because I know she will be untouchable and she was, lost her about mile 1-2
Rode over with the Wildbull and Steve H (CONGRATS STEVE ON YOUR 1ST PLACE FINISH!!!!) . Got to the start and ran about a 1.5 miles to get my digestive system flowing, it helped! I have had stomach issues the past couple weeks and cant make it through a run without a pottybreak so was a little worried about today, i hate to lose time on a bathroom break! But I was good today. Started out on the front line with Bill, Dustin and Steve. There was another girl next to me that was bouncing around and stretching and looked like she might be some competition (and she was, she took 2nd). Here are my splits..
Mile 1: 6:22 felt good, they guys and Erica right in front of me. pretty flat
Mile 2 6:28 still feelin good, 2nd place girl starts coming up on me but I pull away, it feels like she is drafting off me. still flat
Mile 3 6:44 start to have some incline, 2nd place girl pulls in front of me and is hangin with bill, I just want to keep her close.
Mile 4: 7:09 have some uphill, starting to feel a little fatigue, 2nd place girl pulls farther ahead-get a little discourage. Just want to hold 3rd place.
Mile 5 7:06 about the same as mile 4
Mile 6: 7:18 starting to get lazy and too comfortable!!
Mile 7 7:30 What the heck!!! even though there was some uphill here, I really got lazy!!! At this mile another girl comes up to my side and recongize her from when she passed me at Painters and by golly I wont let that happen again! Pull away and get a second wind and motivation as we are about to hit some good downhill.Gave myself a good peptalk!
Mile 8:6:57 start into the downhill and I know this is where i can make up some time. Start letting my legs just go.
Mile 9 5:52 steep down and feel great and start chicking some guys! trying to catch up to Bill and 2nd place girl comes into view but I know she is too far away for me to catch and pass her, she is clipping along.
Mile 10 6:13 flattens out, i know at this point if i can keep 7 flat I can come in under 1:30. But I also realize there is a Long stretch on uphill coming.
Mile 11:6:54 starting on the incline and trying to keep focused
Mile 12 7:20 on the incline, I dont think I got lazy here-it seems like the icline goes forever. Looking back I think i could have pushed a little harder through here especially being so close to the finish.
Mile 13: 6:36Heading downtown to the finish. See Steve and he gives a cheer of encouragement. Should have pushed harder here too.
and last .10 was 26 sec.
Overall I am happy, although I can see where I slacked a little bit. I felt like I still had gas in the tank at the end, I need to seriously work on and let it hurt a little more throughout the whole race.The last time i did this race was in 2006 in 1:38 so huge PR on the course for me. My legs felt good and it was great to hang out the "the club"! Thanks Bill for giving me a ride over. I feel like these guys are my big brothers. They are always looking out for me!
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