Notes
So I definitely didn't feel that I did my best. Besides the fact I don't think I'm in the sort of shape I want to be in, I let a lot of things slow me down.
First, I suppose there's the fact that I didn't wear spikes to protect my foot, and although it slowed me down, it was effective at preventing me from getting banged up.
Second, there's the fact that I don't run very well without getting enough sleep because I find I don't focus and dig as deep when I run tired. I tried sleeping at around 10, but I couldn't get to sleep until 1.
Third, I should have gotten sweats/ asked for sweats for my warm up, which actually made me coolder after running in shorts.
Next, I should have grabbed my inhaler from the locker room before leaving. I have been advised to take that before racing.
Finally, and most importantly, I forgot how racing feels, and how to deal with it. I let the race get away from me.