Well folks, here is what went down on Saturday, May 1, 2010. Race morning the temperature was 62 degrees upon arising. In my opinion we got to the race course a little too late. I'll have to remember that for next year. I was thinking that it might be a little too late for me. The line to the potty house was long...seriously at least 15 minutes. I don't even know if I had to go but I just felt like I should. I woke up thirsty and before the race began, I had drank a whole bottle of water. I think I was just so busy at work last week that I didn't pay any attention to hydrating at all. I was very tired the night before the race also but I did sleep very well so that was good. I think it took approximately 8 minutes to get to the starting line. Clearly, my times reflect a difference in training. Being out of town did not afford me my long runs some weekends. I think if I had more under my belt, my time would have reflected that. Last year, I ran the half in 2:58, this year it was 3:01:51. I know that it's only a matter of about 4 minutes but I truly thought I could do better than last year. I really will consider doing this again next year. I know I have said that I don't think I will but I'm going to change some things up and continue to run. We'll see how it goes. The humidity during the race was noticeable. I noticed more people needing help along the way this year. We ran 10 miles of the course last Saturday and it was humid so it didn't bother me that much. Here are some photos from yesterday that I thought I would share with you. :-)
Anyway, I'm taking about a week off from running. We head to Florida next week for a few days of R & R.
I need to get back to the task of writing now. Class is going pretty well and I'm really enjoying it.
Here is a quote that Bobby sent me last year that I carried with me again this year. Thanks Bobby! It really did help me. "The woods are lovely dark and deep, but I have promises to keep, and miles to go before I sleep, and miles to go before I sleep." Robert Frost
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