No mat at start means “official” time is calculated from gun time. That is crap. I was in the back of the line and this calculation kills my time, so I’m going with Garmin: 42:48. And a new four mile PR!
Splits:
Mile 1 – 10:47
Mile 2 – 10:39
Mile 3 – 10:47
Mile 4 – 10:35
Pretty damn consistent.
This was my first solo race {I’ve run solo before, but I always go to the race with friends}. I didn’t like it. I sat in my car until two minutes before the start and jumped back in the car as soon as I finished. It really didn’t feel like a race to me at all.
Other than that, I felt pretty good. My mantra was “walking is not an option",” so when I started to get tired and wanted to take a break, I didn’t. I really wanted a good time in this race and I knew I needed to push myself to get it. I’m proud of myself for winning the mental challenge, especially when I had no one with me to hold me accountable.
All photos courtesy of RunMichigan.com.
Mental is the hardest to overcome! Success all around!
ReplyDeleteThank you!
DeleteNice job! I don't like going to races alone either.
ReplyDeleteWhile I know that some feel that walking is bad. I can actually run the same time if not faster by walking to get my breathing or head under control. I don't think of it as failure if I walk but part of the process!
I don't think of walking as bad at all, but I really want to string more consecutive miles together to increase my endurance. Walking is definitely not equal to failure...we all need a break!
DeleteWhat city was this race in? Are you doing any other races through RunMichigan? Maybe I can join you!
ReplyDeleteIt was in Riverview. I didn't run it through RunMichigan, they just happened to be there taking pictures for me to snag from their site! :) But I'd love to run a race with you!
DeleteGreat job Lori! You're right - the mental challenge is harder than the physical - but you did it because you ROCK :)
ReplyDeleteThank you, Alicia! You are such an awesome cheerleader!
DeleteYou did great! The mental piece is always the hardest & I agree that gun times races aren't fair. I'd have used my garmin time too.
ReplyDeleteIsn't that crap?? I'm glad you agree. Makes me feel better about it!
DeleteYou did so great! I'm using the same mantra on Sunday.... shocking, I know.
ReplyDeleteOf course it is! I'll be following you online next weekend!
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