January 16, 2006 Freedom Run
The Freedom Run on MONDAY, January 16, 2006 (MLK Day) was my FIRST 10K.
It was a walk in the park. I really FELT GOOD and enjoyed the run. I had been working on speed drills for 3 weeks prior.
I didn't push myself at all because after I had entered this race I found out that to be seeded for the Peachtree Road Race on July 4th I would have to run another 10K on the Saturday following this race. Not an ideal situation.
I carb loaded the night before on pecan pancakes and ate a Body by Jake bar (mint) the morning of, drank a liter of water prior to the race so as not to stop for fluid during. I will be playing with different scenarios this year as to what to eat and when prior to a race. I've read a good bit about carb loading and will be trying that for a few months to see if it really makes any difference.
The weather was nice, temp 40-50 and sunny. I ran in tights, shorts and tank. I was freezing before but quite comfortable during.
My goal for this 10K was to finish in under 55 minutes - not a lofty goal at all. I finished at 54:26.
GOAL ACHIEVED!
Oh yeah, I got a plaque for finishing 3rd in my age group (the determination of winners and awards ceremony were chaotic), I won a door prize (a pretty nice mid-size black shoulder pack), and Waffle House was there making waffles after the race. You can't get much better than that although they ran out of coffee before I got there!
It was a walk in the park. I really FELT GOOD and enjoyed the run. I had been working on speed drills for 3 weeks prior.
I didn't push myself at all because after I had entered this race I found out that to be seeded for the Peachtree Road Race on July 4th I would have to run another 10K on the Saturday following this race. Not an ideal situation.
I carb loaded the night before on pecan pancakes and ate a Body by Jake bar (mint) the morning of, drank a liter of water prior to the race so as not to stop for fluid during. I will be playing with different scenarios this year as to what to eat and when prior to a race. I've read a good bit about carb loading and will be trying that for a few months to see if it really makes any difference.
The weather was nice, temp 40-50 and sunny. I ran in tights, shorts and tank. I was freezing before but quite comfortable during.
My goal for this 10K was to finish in under 55 minutes - not a lofty goal at all. I finished at 54:26.
GOAL ACHIEVED!
Oh yeah, I got a plaque for finishing 3rd in my age group (the determination of winners and awards ceremony were chaotic), I won a door prize (a pretty nice mid-size black shoulder pack), and Waffle House was there making waffles after the race. You can't get much better than that although they ran out of coffee before I got there!
posted by Patsy at 10:41 AM
1 Comments:
Congrats to you! I'm sure it is quite an accomplishment and that is very satisfing!! I guess the saying "You Go Girl" would be very appropriate! ;) Love ya!
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