I thought I was runing a lot faster.... I felt OK, but not great. I am picking up on a couple of things: 1.) I get hot quickly, and hate baking in the sun. 2.) I am great with short little power hills, but need to get better on the long winding hills.
I ran 10:40s- not great - but I will take it. My ankle is pretty inflamed - the tibia malleolus and I am trying to ice it as much as possible. It just gets stiff- and I could feel it a little out there. (Not making any excuses, just laying out the facts). I think I need to concentrate on doing some intervals, to help increase my speed. And, I need to drop like 5-6-7-8 lbs before the marathon... which feels nearly impossible, but it is true. and i think a 6 lb. reduction would help greatly.
I checked out the times of those in my slow running group... I think my time was the best... but I was only about 7 minutes faster than the heftiest gal in my running group. What makes someone fast vs. slow? Am I destined to be a slow runner?
Anyway, I am off to the beach for a week, where I can ponder my future as a mediocre runner. But, a runner nonetheless. I have my ipod, 2 pairs of sneakers and lots of running clothes. Right now, I am icing my ankle. I also bought this miracle creram called IB-Relief.. which has arnica, and ibuprophen in it. I really like it- dulls the pain.
Lucia, how did your friends do that ran this? Were their times slower becuase of the hills?
I guess the good news is that my PR is still awaiting me... I will get you eventually! have a good week everyone! I think I will actually really miss you while I am away! :o)
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