I went into this race just wanting to finish and have a good run, since I likely won't be racing/running for a while. I started out at a nice easy pace, running the first 2.5 miles with my husband. I was feeling good and he could tell he was holding me back so we departed company. Miles 3-9 I ran in the 7:40's. Miles10-12 my pace slowed to the low 8's. I found these miles a bit challenging. My legs (& knee) felt good but the heat was torture and I wasn't expecting the rolling hills- if you can call them that. I finished my last mile in 7:30. I was very pleased with my performance in this race. I probably could have pushed harder but I wanted to enjoy the journey. I think this is one of the only races I have run where my quads are not sore. If it wasn't for my knee, which is huge and very sore, I would feel great. I look forward to attempting this race again once I get my knee fixed (hopefully by then they will get the buses and start times figured out). FYI- My husband and I got each others timing chips. I'm pretty sure they messed it up with our packets because I know I put on the chip labeled 800 and his was 801. I asked them at the race to fix our times but they did not. So it shows me finishing at 1:55 and Jeff finishing at 1:43 (he wishes). A little annoying but oh well, I know better. Amazing run- It gives me the motivation to push through surgery/rehab. and hopefully come back stronger than ever. If I can run 13.1 in 1:43 with very little training and a bad knee what will I be able to do when I am strong again? I can't wait to find out. Wednesday I meet with the doc to discuss my options.
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