Notes
Just did not have it race day. Race was delayed over an hour due to thunderstorms and we huddled under a vendor tent that whole time, though conditions were good once the race started and we all finished before it started pouring again. Started out shooting for 1:44 - 1:45 finish in first three miles, but outran my fitness level, then tried to recover, but pains started, then hills, then in mid-race miles my calves started cramping and I simply just tried to hang on from about mile 8 on. I think I will try a different race strategy next race as going out hard and trying to hang on has not been working for me. My legs felt like they had no strength in them at all compared to the day before. Oh well, I went for it and it didn't work out. Lesson learned and more work to do if I want to get faster...