I did not take my Zyrtec last night and I am sneezing up a storm. I
didn't realize I had skipped it until just a bit ago. That would
explain the wheezing and sneezing ;)
Ok- here goes the race
report. I got up this morning after a fit full night of race dreams. I
couldn't find the trail. I couldn't run the last stretch and had to
crawl. In one Sasha had a huge Afro. All morning, I could not figure
out what to have my race plan be. I know everyone says go all out for
the whole thing, but I think I am going to stick with the more
conservative approach. This is a PR for me on an pretty flat course,
unaided. I did Payson flat with Michelle running along with me and I
have done a down hill one at faster times.
My splits were 9:06, 10:02, 10:35/ ave 9:35.16. I came early and warmed up with
Maurine, about 1.8 miles. It was SO great to have her there! She is WONDERFUL! When
the race started I stuck with her until I couldn't any more. She lost
me before the turn around. After the race, she treated me to a Salted
Caramel Hot Chocolate at Starbucks. It was SO yummy! I need to
remember that my eyes are WAY bigger than my tummy and just get the
small one. Maybe a small hot chocolate in a large cup and filled with
whipped cream to the top ;) I am not much of an eater after races. I don't think well either ;)
In two weeks I will run the Onion
Days 5k route again so to compare my time from September on the same course. I will also do this Provo one
again too. I really liked the trail. Now that the winter is winding
down, I am going to really focus on my speed work one day a week.
After six more pounds are gone, I will add one more day of speed work
and head into the 40's for my weekly mileage. I wish I were more
driven. I have learned that when I am more driven, it does not last
long, though. The slow and steady always seems to work better for me. I just
would like faster results! Duh... doesn't everyone! ;D
I am officially POOPED out and need to keep moving. I wanted
ten miles to day, but the legs aren't feeling it. After the race, Sasha
asked how my legs were feeling. I said, "They are great and I am off for
5 more.!" Well, after about .75, my legs made it perfectly clear that
they really could care less about my personal plans. Having Maurine
with me for the last ~3.1 after the race helped a ton. We also stopped by Sarah and
Sasha's to say HI! That was a pleasant break, although I could have
just stayed on their sofa for another hour or so! Have a happy Saturday. I am making homemade tamales for Sunday dinner. Wish me luck! xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxo to you all!!! I guess I won my age division after all. I am quite shocked. There were 5 women in my group 31-45. I may fall over and die! I don't think I will believe it until it is officially posted. Mary Ann, the race director, just emailed me. HOLY CRAP!!! | 
