This is one of my favorite races. My goal going into this race was to run smart: start out at a good pace while still using the downhill in my favor and then step up the effort when my lungs and body were ready to run closer to VO2 Max. It took longer than I expected and what I used to be able to do (around mile 3.5). But I was able to hold a nice steady pace and keep it under 9:00 AP without falling apart, so it was enjoyably uncomfortable if that makes sense. The flat 5K that I ran on July 4th was 8:59 AP, so with this race being aided, my goal was to get 9:00 AP. I ended up doing 8:53 AP and felt really good about it.
I went away from this race feeling ready to do more tempo runs so I can keep getting that AP down. My running appetite wants to do 1 a week, but I just have to base it off what my body can do (this lactation thing really takes a lot of resources, doesn't it?!...wow). We'll see what happens and take it as it comes. :)
I stayed after the race and had a fun time chatting with Catherine and her hubby Facelessghost (and their cute baby) while we waited to watch Fritz and Allie finish the marathon. They are amazing runners!!
- splits: 8:30, 8:54, 9:12, 9:04, 8:48, 9:10, .2 @ 7:23
- For reference, in 2010 my AP was 7:10 for a time of 44:29
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