the first two miles were on central park west and i was literally giddy to be running on the streets of new york. all my intention to start out slowly and save some energy for the end of the race went out the window, because i was so jazzed and happy to be running down the street with some 4 thousand women in a race that really is an historic event in itself - being the first road race for women only.
i really enjoyed participating and i hope to meet the challenge issued by someone during the awards ceremony to come back next year with two more entrants - carol and nora, whether you're reading this or not: that means you!
my pace slowed a lot on the hills, humidity was a major factor and i'm at a loss as to why there were so few water stations, only every other mile and spaced out pretty far from one another. i was dying for water at one point. that was rough.
i walked where i felt i needed to - mostly on the uphills - the ole' pain in the knee showed up after mile 4
then in the last mile, a nifty leg cramp in my calf, i had to stop and stretch it out.
it was great to see jorge and brianna in the finish chute - i think he got a picture of me - its so great to have a cheering section!
i missed my goal time by four minutes - that stinks, but overall i enjoyed myself and am happy with how i did in what was essentially my first stand-alone 10k race



start out slower
get a knee brace!

ran into my friend fiona - who ran the more half with me and another friend, cree who i haven't seen in ages - they both finished way ahead of me, but they both agreed that it was a tough, hot race.
grabbed water and a bagel but had to buy a gatorade to stave off a headache, which is here now as i type this report (grrr!)
we hung out for a little while, but my leg got really stiff and i begged jorge to just take me home so i could ice it


heat, humidity, leg pains


super fun, supportive environment, i'll be back next year...
only two more to go and get qualified for nyc marathon 2008!