Notes
struggled the last 5 km (not 5 miles had turnip says), had to take 2 walk breaks... could not hold pace despite Karl's attempts.
After several days to reflect I remain content with the over all time but I'm not pleased with the finish. There was no need to walk..... i should have kept moving.
The legs were pretty tired, there was no real taper before this race. In fact I had run for 10 consecutive days before taking 1 day off before the race. I had never run more than 7 or 8 consecutive days. I also was at the end of my 4th consecutive 40 mile week, these were my first 40 mile weeks ever. Those are my excuses.
This was not a goal race.... I am trying to get ready for Around the Bay on March 29..... I resolve to finish AtB strong.
All in all it was a lot of fun. It was the first time I ran a race with someone.... Karl and I chatted for about the first 10km, then I started to feel too tired to chat but managed to get the ocassional word out....like Break, I'm Done, I need to stop....
Krista ran another good half..... under trained but with a new job and 2 kids Its pretty amazing she can run at all.... kudos.
Dave had a cool experience. He was a guide for a visually impared runner.
Around the Bay next..... then I will go for my 1:49:59 at Ottawa Race Weekend.