I ran my first 10k Race today! I can't believe it! I actaully ran 6.2 miles! it just seems so surreal that I would actually run that far and still like to run!
Breakdown of the race and how I felt:(this might be boring to you but I am writing this for future reference)
First 3 miles: Uphill-I struggled with this part. It was pretty tough to keep running and keep my heart rate down. I had to walk/run for this half of the race. I tried not to walk more than 30 secs. It helped to just keep going and I definetly was having to talk myself through the race-"You can do it!You can do it!" After about the first 2 miles, I lost everybody except 2 girls that were behind me. My goal was to stay ahead of them and to just keep going.
I think I took out the first mile too fast. I didn't get much of a warmup which killed me. Next time... make sure to warm up!!
2nd half: Pretty flat and downhill-Once I got to the top of the hill, I felt pretty good. I knew I had the hard part over with and that I could really start concentrating on my running and not worry so much about my heartrate. It was pretty smooth sailing from here. I was on schedule with what time I wanted to get and felt good. I had to walk a little bit but not as much as the first half. I finished in 1:13.38. Averaged about a 12:15/mile. And I was not last! Those were my goals-to finish, get under 1hr 20mins, and to not be last!
Coming across the finish line was very invigorating! I could hear Donald saying " Good job! You can do it!" And I did do it! I felt like jumping up and down but I was way to sore! I didn't get much of a cool down and that was a big mistake. Next time... stretch and cool down better!
Overall-I felt pretty good and did better than I thought! It was a tough run but I pulled through and finished.
Now on to my 1/2 marathon. I finally found a friend who wants to run with me and help me train. She is a pretty avid runner so it will be good for me to push myself a little more.
"The important thing is not being afraid to take a chance. Remember, the greatest failure is to not try. Once you find something you love to do, be the best at doing it."
Breakdown of the race and how I felt:(this might be boring to you but I am writing this for future reference)
First 3 miles: Uphill-I struggled with this part. It was pretty tough to keep running and keep my heart rate down. I had to walk/run for this half of the race. I tried not to walk more than 30 secs. It helped to just keep going and I definetly was having to talk myself through the race-"You can do it!You can do it!" After about the first 2 miles, I lost everybody except 2 girls that were behind me. My goal was to stay ahead of them and to just keep going.
I think I took out the first mile too fast. I didn't get much of a warmup which killed me. Next time... make sure to warm up!!
2nd half: Pretty flat and downhill-Once I got to the top of the hill, I felt pretty good. I knew I had the hard part over with and that I could really start concentrating on my running and not worry so much about my heartrate. It was pretty smooth sailing from here. I was on schedule with what time I wanted to get and felt good. I had to walk a little bit but not as much as the first half. I finished in 1:13.38. Averaged about a 12:15/mile. And I was not last! Those were my goals-to finish, get under 1hr 20mins, and to not be last!
Coming across the finish line was very invigorating! I could hear Donald saying " Good job! You can do it!" And I did do it! I felt like jumping up and down but I was way to sore! I didn't get much of a cool down and that was a big mistake. Next time... stretch and cool down better!
Overall-I felt pretty good and did better than I thought! It was a tough run but I pulled through and finished.
Now on to my 1/2 marathon. I finally found a friend who wants to run with me and help me train. She is a pretty avid runner so it will be good for me to push myself a little more.
"The important thing is not being afraid to take a chance. Remember, the greatest failure is to not try. Once you find something you love to do, be the best at doing it."
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