I was real nervous about this race. I didn't know what to expect. With being sick the last week, I didn't even know how to race. I decided I wanted to run as hard as I could for the first 7 miles and then hold on for the last 6. I ran the first 6.5 with an average pace of 8:34. I felt real good about that, but then the wheels fell off. I had Kathie in my sights up to that point and then I hit a huge wall and could never get over it.
My next goal was to finish with an average pace of 8:45; I missed that goal around mile 8. Time to set a new goal of average pace of 9:00. I really thought I was going to make this goal but with 2 miles left I had nothing left. At this point I just wanted to pass the finish line. I missed my goal and finished with an anverage pace of 9:05.
Not for sure how I feel about this race....wasn't a real confidence booster for SGM. I don't think I could have gone another 13.1. I have 1 month of training left.....I better get ready for 26.2!!!! | 