I felt really tired the first 4 miles..like sleepy and lethargic tired. SO, I just held a steady pace and took in calories - GU and a weak infinit. Around mile 4 I started to feel some energy and by mile 5 was feeling good. I spent time drafting off runners then when I felt good and had a chance, I passed them and surged ahead then settled in to a steady pace. My goal was once I passed someone to not let them pass me. It worked great, except at mile 9 I was getting a little fatigued and not paying attention and I went down! My face cushioned much of the blow, and my right hand...two guys I had passed came by asking if I was ok and told me to get up and take the lead to I did :) Used the adrenaline to surge ahead. I started feeling tired...I haven't run long as of late, so beyond 10 miles would be a bit of a challenge but coach told me "when you feel uncomfortable, push harder" so I tried to do just that. I took more GU and infinit and pushed. My last mile was 8:45..not my fastest of the race but my hardest! Well, mile 9 and 10 had a lot little steep hills so maybe those were the hardest.

found Richard, grabbed a sip of gatorade and got in the car and drove home. Felt pretty tired/trashed when I got home. Showered, had a snack and rested.


current fitness and lack of sleep


My favorite trail race - nice shirts with cute wild boars on them and recycled glass medals. Just a great vibe! I am happy with my HQTD (high quality training day) and feel happy about my first race of the 2013 season.