Yesterday’s run: \u00a012K race<\/p>\n
Two years ago, right after I completed the C25K program, a friend of MFH’s invited us to run a race she was directing in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. \u00a0It was scheduled for New Year’s Day and we thought it would be a perfect way to bring in the New Year. \u00a0We said yes.<\/p>\n
I trained and trained for that race. \u00a0I followed Hal Higdon’s 10K program to be ready for the 12K race. \u00a0I was a “Nervous Nellie.”<\/p>\n
Never being considered a fast runner, I was terribly afraid of coming in last. \u00a0I was afraid of not finishing. \u00a0I was afraid they would roll up the sidewalks before I finished and go home. \u00a0I was afraid.<\/p>\n
We drove to Hattiesburg for the race and I completed it in 2 hours and 2 minutes (2:02). \u00a0I was terribly slow. \u00a0It was painful. \u00a0I did it!!!<\/p>\n
A few weeks ago, this same race director contacted us again and re-invited us down to her race~still in Hattiesburg, still on New Year’s Day. \u00a0She wanted us to stay at her house as her guests and run the race the next day. \u00a0We talked it over and decided, yes, that would be do-able and a lot of fun!<\/p>\n
New Year’s Eve, we again drove to Hattiesburg and ran the race on New Year’s Day.<\/p>\n
I still am considered a slow runner. \u00a0Very slow, actually. \u00a0But I ran hard. \u00a0So did MFH (My Favorite Husband)! \u00a0Instead of 2:02, I completed the race in 1:26!!! \u00a0and 30 seconds ahead of MFH (I think he was just being polite and letting me run ahead of him at the end)! \u00a0That is a 37 minute PR (personal record)! That is amazing!!! \u00a0I was not last! \u00a0They did not roll up the sidewalks before I was done.<\/p>\n
There were a few ghastly race pics taken of me at the finish that a friend of mine posted and tagged me on FB (I wish I could un-do that!).<\/p>\n
The news: \u00a0I think I may have a little injury on my left leg. \u00a0It is pretty sore. \u00a0I was supposed to do a training run today of 26.2 miles and I have postponed that training run for tomorrow or maybe even the day after. \u00a0We will have to wait and see how it feels in the morning.<\/p>\n
I am pretty sure I messed up my leg on a run with a friend last week. \u00a0We were running in downtown Columbus, Mississippi on some concrete and ever since then my leg has been pretty unhappy. \u00a0Boo to that.<\/p>\n
All that to say, my mileage and activity level may be down a bit for a few days. \u00a0My Ultra is in 57 days and the way my leg is right now, there is NO WAY I can run 50 miles on it. \u00a0So…patience is a virtue and I will take a few days to let it heal. \u00a0Fingers crossed!!!<\/p>\n
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