This is the third time, I've done this race. It is close, and not too many hills. The weather was about perfect -- cloudy, mid fifties. There was some wind, but it wasn't too bad. I had prepared myself not to PR, with the knee problems I have been having. I"m sure now it was just overuse. I looked back at my calendar and I only had 6 days between my 12 mile and 10 mile runs. I should have given more time after the 12 miler....and also do more leg lunges during the whole span of training. First up, the pre-race selfie.
This is my cute friend. She's fairly new to running, maybe only 2-3 years, but she's a natural. A couple of years younger than me but in the same age group. She did great for her first half. She beat me, but I knew she would, and very happy for her.
She finished in 2:37 and me in 2:39. We finished 10 and 11 out of 16 in our age group. She is already talking about finishing better "next time." Last year was my best time, at 2:36. There was no way, I'd beat that. I was thrilled with my time. I expected anything from 2:45 to 3 hours. She had hoped to do better, but I think her time was really good for a first. Her husband, sons, and grands came to see her cross the finish line. My hubby went with me too, and treated me to Chick Fil-A afterwards. Yum.
It was tough but the knees didn't bother me too much. Of course today, they are .....wowsers....knees, feet, and hips. I'll be fine in a couple of days and start planning my next one. What races do you have on your schedule?
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