I just got back from my third half-marathon of the year... and my sixth New York Road Runner's race, also of 2005. Only three more races before new year's, and I automatically qualify for the 2006 NYC marathon. Rock ON.
I ran this race at a slower pace, which was planned. Between the various stressors of my life, the halt in training from Ehrlichiosis, and the fact that it was drizzling and 91% humidity today, I decided to just go easy. I did 8:39 minute miles for 13.1 miles. Good enough for me today.
You know what's fantastic? I don't NEED to set personal records every single race I run. Hell, I'm someone who used to get fired up about things for a day or two... and then forget them completely. I've been running consistently for 2 years, now. I've run a total of 123.1 miles of races, which clearly doesn't include training. That kicks ASS.
Although for the Staten Island half-marathon in October... I actually WILL be going for a personal record. So, um, I'm a hypocrite.
Love to all. Even you, the lady who blew a snot rocket on my foot today.
3 comments:
I can't imagine running a marathon.
Golly good!
Peace.............
very smart. sometimes you gotta go out and just enjoy the race w/o the pressure of getting that PR. Good luck to you in Oct!
BTW, thanks! Reading your running posts have inspired me to run again.
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