Running With the Bulls 10k today, one of my favorite races! I have never raced with a stroller, but I gave it a go today!
We got to the race and warmed up and talked to friends. Before the race a group of runners from Mexico tried to get everyone to follow them in their warmup, it was like aerobics or something? Their shirts said "Runners Girls" nice.
I started too far back because I was dodgeding so many people with the stroller. One girl cut in front of me and I actually hit her. :( Sad, but it wasn't my fault. The road seemed pretty bumpy and the corners were muddy and slick. I thought I had a really nice pace. The 5k and 10k split off of each other and things started to even out. I had space to run and the road was wide and free of traffic.
At about mile 3 I saw the leading group making their way back to the finish. The leading lady was with the pack, sooo fast. I never saw any other girl in front of me and there was one girl close behind me. I held a steady pace and skipped the drink stations because I knew she would catch us.
The last two miles started to really burn, my lungs hurt and my legs were getting tired. I know this course rather well, so I just hanging on. I impressed myself with my strength and determination. haha. I looked at my watch and it said 35 minutes, I knew David would be finishing and heading back soon to come and get us. Just keep pushing until you see David, you can do it!
I saw David with about a half mile to go!! Thank heavens! He took the stroller and my pace sped up a lot. My heart was racing very rapidly at this pace and I focused on breathing. "GO" I kept saying this over and over in my head. I was going. We even passed a few guys on the way into the finish.
I was EXTREMELY pleased with my stroller push. Naomi just slept the entire time. Last year I ran the race at arounf a 41 min. David took first with 36:50. Leading lady won at 38:38. Whew! Awesome times . We won 3 months of Cross Fit at the raffle, what a dream...
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