Started the race nice and easy went to the lead a lap in, was overtaken by a few guys and I was dying on the third lap but caught right back up but was outkicked hard at the end. I just did not have the extra gear I've had. Afterall, I only ran a few seconds faster than the third repeat mile I did in a workout a few weeks ago. I was well beaten.
I probably should not have raced this. I figured I could extend my "season" and hold on for one or two good mile races and then call it a season. Well whatever peak I had is now gone, if not physically, then definitely mentally. Each race you do takes mental energy and race five weeks in a row and your mind needs a break. I'm not going to run the DCRRC mile and take some down time to let my legs and endochrine system return to normal levels. I don't like doing this but it's necessary if I want to run big mileage for the fall marathon buid-up and not burn out.
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