I was more nervous for today's race than I have been for a long time. I really did not know what to expect. I have not run this race before and with the week I have had, who knew what would happen. I was also having serious "what to wear issues" . I was not sure how the weather would be out by the lake but it could not have been better.
I started out much faster that I normally do and it took me about 1/2 mile to get into a rythm. I soon realized my toes were completely numb. This is a first, even with all our winter running. My calves started there new aching at about 1 mile and I thought that I might be in trouble but they behaved. It seemed forever to get to the turn around. I finally made it to the turn around and at this point I was feeling pretty good. I had taken off my fleece before we started and was still overheating. Off came the gloves and ear warmer and I kept running. The last .25 is a little up hill and I struggled just a bit, but pushed through. I was so excited to see my time when I came into the gate. A new PR. Overall, it was a pretty good race on a flat course. I got to meet Brent and Sylvia and chat with them for a few minutes and there were other FRB there as well. Happy Running!
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