Notes
North Central Red/White Invite at St. James. Was looking forward to racing since I haven't raced since the Nike race. Training really hadn't been the best the past couple of weeks with getting sick and being really busy. But I knew that I was in better shape than the Nike race obviously so I had positive expectations going in and I felt the workout last Wednesday went really well and indicated I was in good shape. Got out in 5 flat chilling with the Wash U pack and I felt really good and just wanted to really stay with their pack. Started falling off though right at the end of the limestone going into the second loop. The course was pretty muddy in some spots and I was definitely slipping quite a bit. As a result, my back tightened up a lot the last two miles and it pretty much became a shit show. Was not in a good place mentally as a result. Pretty awful. Pretty frustrated, but I just need to forget it and move on. I know this race is not indicative of my fitness. Need to get more consistent with training again moving forward and sleep/nutrition. They aren't necessarily bad, but can definitely improve/do better. Looking forward to what is next.