Notes
20:22 WU
22:10 6k Tempo/Race
20:01 CD
Spartan Invitational was a workout-ish race for those who traveled to Oregon last weekend. We ran a tempo up until 4k, and we raced the last 2k into the finish. Coach had Alexa, Stass, Ali, Emma, and I go out at 5:50-5:55 pace. We hit 5:47 for the first mile and ~6:00 for the second mile. The first mile felt effortless, and though the second one wasn't awesome, we were passing people the entire time. Nobody went by us. Our group branched out, and I fell behind Stass and Ali just before 4k. My last 2k was pretty rough, and even though I managed to catch 5 or 6 girls, most of them caught me on the final straightaway. Ali and Stass finished a considerable distance in front of me, and Emma and Lex a considerable distance behind. Finished as our 9th today. 10th counting Raquel (redshirt).
Had a short talk with Coach S afterwards. She told me not to get discouraged or to question my progress/fitness at this point in time. My body is still getting in-sync with the daily practice grind, and the achievements will come as the work continues and championship season arrives. Trying to internalize her words and have more confidence in myself.
Finished with 4 barefoot strides and a GS set, 1x10.