Last weekend I join 17,000 other athletes in my longest run, The 25K River Bank Run. The weather wasn't ideal, but overall the race was a great experience. Pre-race anxiety was calmed by hanging out with the Hamm clan and some other friends. The loop course made it fun to try to spot racers I knew. Having my parents strategically placed at the halfway point was also a great pick me up when the race started to feel long. The hills were unlike anything I've run on before. I was proud of running the entire race and really surprised myself at the speed I was able to maintain for the first 10 miles. I also learned first hand the effects of electrolyte deficiency at the end of the race, but managed to run through some pretty horrible leg cramps and finish faster than my overall goal. And there was nothing sweeter than the Schlitz waiting for me after hobbling up the hill after the race.
Here I am going strong at the turn around point.
Drew gives my parents a wave as he flies by the half way point.
The entire race took me 2:32:00. Tonight my coach told us our longest run prior to the Ironman will be 3 hours, so I am almost there!!!
2 comments:
It was fun to see you back in Graps...
Will it be just as fun when I come to Madison 100 times this summer?
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