Started the morning with a nice and easy 5 miler. My right hamstring has been sore and I am starting to think it is more than just post race soreness. Not too concerned but I will keep an eye on it. Gracie really wanted to run the Woods Cross Memorial day 5k. I didn't think she was ready and thought it may have been irresponsible for me to let her but figured that we could do the run walk thing if we had to and still do alright. Emma didn't want to run so she rode her bike. Started the race a little too fast and Gracie did not make it very far before she wanted to take a walk break. I thought we were going to be in for a long day. Once I figured out what her pace was supposed to be she did a much better job. I tried to keep her around 12:00/mile. I would hold her back when necessary and encourage her to pick it up when she started to fall back. After the first mile I think she got used to the feeling and realized that she could do it without stopping. Other than a very short walk break during the second mile, she ran the rest of the way. With 1/4 mile to go I had her pick it up to 9:00/mile then she sprinted the last 0.1 at below 7:00/mile. She finished feeling like she had to puke which is what I was hoping for. Final time was 34:46 which is great considering the only running she does is for soccer. Emma had a great time on her bike. It was a fun morning. Was able to talk to Kathie who had another great race. She keeps getting faster and faster.
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