AW:10 mile recap

[breezy8407]

Unfortunately this is not a PR post. But, I wanted to do it justice as my last distance race for a while. 

Back in August, I had planned to do the 1/2 marathon of this race. I started out the first week of training excited and motivated, but with work and family demands, training became a huge chore and source of internal guilt. I went down to the 10 mile instead to join my SIL and a few of her friends/family. 

Training was okay, but I didn't do as many of the longer speed workouts I should have. My long runs were fine, but nothing great. I did 9-10 mile long runs for most of them, so the distance wasn't an issue. 

The morning of the race was a little hectic with coordinating with so many people. I was reminded why I like to do these things alone. Plus, I knew I was going to miss meeting thom jene and @mn06. We arrived at the race around 8:10, and it was set to start at 8:30. I knew the porta potty line was going to be an issue. Low and behold, I was in the porta potty when the gun went off. Oops. So the start was not ideal. The 5 of us started together, but I needed to pick up the pace to run my race, so I did. Well, tried - it was so crowded the first few miles. My SIL caught up to me, then passed me. Wah. 

I got a bad side stitch around mile 3 and knew I was in trouble. I had trouble relaxing and working it out.  I wanted to quit and/or slow down, but I tried to get through it. I had a few good miles at 5 and 6 and then things got hard again at mile 8. I caught up to my SIL again, and we ran together a bit, but she stopped for water at the last water stop and I kept going.  I knew i was close to the PR time, so I tried my darnedest to work, but I just couldn't go any faster.  

I finished in 1:23:xx and missed my PR by 6 seconds. I also ran 10.10 miles. So without all that bobbing and weaving it might have happened. Here's a pic of the Globetrotters at the finish - you can't see my sweet knee high socks though: 

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I will still run after this but am already feeling a sense of relief in having this over with. I am a runner and always wll be, but I need to find more balance. Next Monday I am starting a boot camp class that will be a great change. I will still run to get my goal of 1000 miles, but for a while, will be cheering on all the awesome racers here. 

[gt7301b]

Congrats on pushing through despite the conditions not being ideal. That is a solid time!!

[clseale]

Aw, I'm sorry on the 6 sec miss, but congrats on pushing through! I had a similar too crowded, bobbing and weaving start to my 10-miler this weekend, and it threw me off for the rest of the race. It's hard to recollect and get back on track!

Enjoy what sounds like a needed break. Running/racing will always be here!

[kams]

What a cute pic! I'm sorry about a 6 second difference, but still a stellar job. Enjoy a bit of a break!

[hannahb]

Congrats on the race. It's nice to step back from running and do other things every once in awhile. Have fun with bootcamp!

[itsme]

You still did awesome!!

[labbie]

Congrats on a great race, and I love the pic. Enjoy bootcamp and the break from training, it's good to mix things up.

[bostonmichelle]

Congrats on the race! You still had an awesome time and even with all the issues were close to a PR so definitely within reach when/if you decide to get back into racing longer distances. Have fun with bootcamp.

[cinco]

Congrats on the race! I have had issues with side stitches lately and I'm amazed at how close you came to a PR with one. That picture is great. Enjoy boot camp!

[thom]

Great recap Breezy!! The combo of sun and wind made this a little tougher than I was expecting, but it was still a beautiful day and you ran a strong race.

Based on your time I'm kind of surprised/bummed I didn't see you somewhere around miles 9-10. I was maybe too spent at that point to notice...

I finished at 13.21 on the garmin. Part of me thinks I should go back to racing with just a normal watch so I don't agonize over the distance. I know it's just a fact in bigger races, but it's still annoying.

With that, a big congrats to you! Enjoy bootcamp and this new fitness chapter you're starting on.

ETA: Nice work on the costumes!!

[sadlebred]

Congratulations!! You would have had your PR if not for the .10 miles!

[mswax]

Great race! Congrats, even without a PR!

[runblondie26]

Congrast on a strong race breezy8407!!!!

You have such a great perspective and attitude about running. Exactly what you need to have a long and successful career as an athelte.

[breezy8407]

Oct 27, 2014 12:03:52 GMT -5 thom said:

Great recap Breezy!! The combo of sun and wind made this a little tougher than I was expecting, but it was still a beautiful day and you ran a strong race.

Based on your time I'm kind of surprised/bummed I didn't see you somewhere around miles 9-10. I was maybe too spent at that point to notice...

I finished at 13.21 on the garmin. Part of me thinks I should go back to racing with just a normal watch so I don't agonize over the distance. I know it's just a fact in bigger races, but it's still annoying.

With that, a big congrats to you! Enjoy bootcamp and this new fitness chapter you're starting on.

ETA: Nice work on the costumes!!

I was thinking the same...I was wondering if I would see you out there and kept looking for your Team Dairy shirt

[mrshandy]

That's a pretty awesome time for not having trained that great.

Seriously, I think you can consider that practically a PR with all that weaving and bobbing.

[Deleted]

Great recap! I agree that you would have PR'd. Darn crowds!!

[shauni27]

Great recap and such a fun picture. I am sorry the race was a bit of a cluster and not how you had hoped it would go, but that was a damn speedy race!

I understand what you mean about taking a break from running or having more balanced workouts. Sometimes you get burnt out and stepping away for awhile is just what you need. Good luck!

[skwcm80]

Great job on pushing through. Is weird that I'm happy that the race is over? I know you've wanted a break and now glad you can take one.