29th Annual Turkey Trot 10K - Run10k

I took off fairly hard and and tried to hold on, which I managed fairly well with the exception of the inclines.

There was a lady who managed to pass me somewhere after the halfway point. I remembered last time that happened I took the spot back, but this time I didn't have it in me to chase her down. She was within my sight all the way to the finish. Turned out she took 3rd place AG. I was 4th. (sigh) I guess I should have tried harder to take that spot back.

But, all's well the ends well and this was a PR for me!!! I beat my last 10K time by 3 min. I'll take it!





I don't think I would do anything differently. I always wonder if I could have pushed harder, but I was pretty maxed out (I think). Even though that lady was in sight, I just don't know that I could have cranked it up enough to pass her back. Pushing harder is the only thing I could do differently (besides speed work), and I'm still working on that. Still learning to push the limit and hold onto it beyond the level of discomfort.

Walked it off and did some stretches.


Not being able to read my body accurately. When I "think" I am maxed out is when I probably need to push a little harder. I just don't think I'm quite getting "there" yet; I think I'm holding on short of "it". Whatever "it" is. Not sure if that makes sense...

Maybe if I learn more about heart rate zones and lactate threshold, I'll be able to figure out what/where "it" is. I don't want to leave anything out there.

What I mean is... "when am I pushing hard enough?"

There have been a couple of threads on this subject that I need to re-read, but I'm sure this also has to do with experience.


I enjoyed this race and would do it again. The only complaint is that there were only two porta-pots plus the restrooms that were inside the sports center for 1000 runners plus however many spectators.