I will post more details on the race later. I am at work (on a saturday...so LAME!) and just wanted to get it logged.
It was a really fun race and I am really happy with the way I ran. My only real goal going into it was to beat my time from last year (1:36) and possibly run sub 1:30. I accomplished both but couldn't have done it without the Amazing JulieC!!!! I owe this race to her because she stuck with me and paced me the last 8 miles. Thank you, thank you, thank you Julie!! And sorry for my heavy breathing and screaming out loud that last mile. :)
This was my very first race last year and I am glad to say I cut 10 minutes off of my time. Paces and more details to come soon.
Okay I will make this quick but I really wanted to post my splits.
1-3 (6:16, 6:14, 6:09) Didn't push too hard on the downhill and chatted with a couple of girls I met Raquel and April. They were fun to talk to and I felt like I was in a good rythm.
4-6 (6:08, 6:35, 6:53) Still feeling good but bummed to be out of the canyon. I could have sworn the downhill lasted longer in 2010. Oh well! I was so happy to see Julie at mile 5.5! She asked if I wanted her to run with me and was so happy. It was great to chat with her for a bit and I knew she would help keep me on pace.
7-9 (6:58, 6:35, 6:39) The GU I ate at mile 6 kicked in by 8 and felt pretty good. I was amazed I was running that fast on a flat area. I had no idea I was capable of running in the 6's unless it was downhill.
10-13.1 (6:37, 7:02, 6:43, 6:52, 6:25 pace) Mile 11 really sucked with the lap around the parking lot and the gravel. Dang it I really slowed down but was able to pull it together and recover fairly well. I really wanted to die the last mile but Julie wouldn't let me quit. My breathing was heavy and I kep saying out loud (fight, fight, fight). Aww it was tough but so worth it.
Overall I really feel like I emptied the tank with this run and gave it everything I had in me. It was a good confidence booster for me because I had been feeling really slow and kinda depressed post St. George.
So a huge thanks to Julie for teaching me that I am capable of more than I give myself credit for. It was a fun day and a great final race of the 2011 season. Congratulations to everyone that ran. | 