I'm really disappointed with this one. I fully expected to run around 23:15 so it was disheartening to see 24 in the results. I wish I could provide splits and analyze what went wrong, but I was halfway to Provo when I realized that I had no watch or garmin or any sort of time keeping device. So I ran by feel and I felt like I was working really hard. By halfway, my stomach was revolting and I just wanted to walk. I don't know if I went out too fast or if it just wasn't my day.
But given the week I've had, I guess I shouldn't be too surprised. After struggling with stomach issues for over a week and 1/2, I saw a doctor and learned that I have problems with excess stomach acid. Luckily there is a pill for that, so my stomach has steadily been getting better, but it's still not right. I've also had bad back pain since Tuesday. Even with a few days off, it wasn't getting better and I aggravated it on Thursday's run. I was considering skipping this race, but I got a massage on Friday night, popped a few aleve, and decided to give it a try. I don't feel like my back was the reason for my poor performance, though.
I know I'm in better shape than this so I'm writing it off as a bad day. I've had a string of good races (for me), so I guess I was due for a bad one.
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