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I stuck to pace, did my 10 and 1's and got pretty well the time I aimed for (1:42:30)
Lesson Learned- I saw a lot of race rabbits who started out way too fast or too slow and lost a lot of people trying to keep pace. Don't put your suceess in some else's hands. Use your GPS or paceband/watch and only use the race rabbit as a guideline.
This is the first race I have run at LSD pace and it taught me a lot. I feel fantastic today...not a sore muscle at all. More importantly, I now have the confidence that I can do the entire Around the Bay! All in all, it was one of my most enjoyable races--no pressure, no injuries, just a lot of fun!
I learned (again) that even when it's cold and windy .... and you're not thirsty.... to drink, drink, drink - that way, you don't get dehydrated and get muscle cramps :-(
I learned that you can do everything right (eat properly, train, get enough sleep) but sometimes it just isn't your day.
I woke up Sunday feeling slightly off but nothing too serious (I thought). I was looking forward to another race and hopefully a PB for my 4th Half.
Around 11.5km, I started getting pains in my stomach and they gradually worsened. Thank goodness for that Tim Horton's because I quickly made a detour. After resting for a bit after being sick to my stomach, I decided to get some fresh air and see how I felt after walking for a bit. Well that bit turned into walking for 7-8km. I just did not have it in me to finish strong or finish running. I felt bad but not bad enough to quit (that would have made me feel worse as I was already feeling sorry for myself). I finished the race, collected another medal and was only about 5 minutes slower than my time for my first half marathon.
Yes, you can do everything right and that will help you run a good race. However, there are other times where things happen that are out of your control. You just need to listen to your body and realize what is, is. I accepted that the Chilly was not going to be my race. I focused on the fact that there are other races and I got the same medal that everyone else did.
I felt horrible the rest of the day on Sunday so I think it was some sort of a stomach bug. I'm feeling better now and had a really good run last night. This did not scare me or put me off running - I will carry on and hopefully the next race will be one of my best.
... Cathie
P.S. Thanks to Grace for being kind enough to stop to see how I was and walk with me for a bit.
Great race to all who were out last weekend. My lesson learned... plan your race and race your plan. I arrived at the start with one plan in mind. But then fell into the old "I feel good, let's pick it up" trap. The last 5 km were pretty tough, and I finished at 2:07. This week was a heavy tri training week, and I was tired before it started!! I'll be more careful at ARTB.
Hi Team, just looking at the download from the North shore run on the Garmin. The 10K out and back is a net down hill, 269m up 275m down (about 800 feet in each direction) and the hill just sounds scary - you gain 27m (about 90 feet)in altitude over half a km.
sure glad we on;y have to run it one way for the Round the Bay.
But had a great run, missed you all skier and beach bunnies.
It is so wonderful to read about everyone. I just got back from holidays and I am in deep withdrawl. Not from running, I got that in but it was very lonely without everyone. you don't realize how social running is until you are doing a 32k by yourself (that will help those mind games I start playing with myself at 35k).
I look forward to seeing everyone tonight. Kathy and I are meeting at the store at 6:30 to get hills in before the clinic if anyone is up for it.
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I stuck to pace, did my 10 and 1's and got pretty well the time I aimed for (1:42:30)
Lesson Learned- I saw a lot of race rabbits who started out way too fast or too slow and lost a lot of people trying to keep pace. Don't put your suceess in some else's hands. Use your GPS or paceband/watch and only use the race rabbit as a guideline.
This is the first race I have run at LSD pace and it taught me a lot. I feel fantastic today...not a sore muscle at all. More importantly, I now have the confidence that I can do the entire Around the Bay! All in all, it was one of my most enjoyable races--no pressure, no injuries, just a lot of fun!
Heather
I learned (again) that even when it's cold and windy .... and you're not thirsty.... to drink, drink, drink - that way, you don't get dehydrated and get muscle cramps :-(
Audrey
I learned that you can do everything right (eat properly, train, get enough sleep) but sometimes it just isn't your day.
I woke up Sunday feeling slightly off but nothing too serious (I thought). I was looking forward to another race and hopefully a PB for my 4th Half.
Around 11.5km, I started getting pains in my stomach and they gradually worsened. Thank goodness for that Tim Horton's because I quickly made a detour. After resting for a bit after being sick to my stomach, I decided to get some fresh air and see how I felt after walking for a bit. Well that bit turned into walking for 7-8km. I just did not have it in me to finish strong or finish running. I felt bad but not bad enough to quit (that would have made me feel worse as I was already feeling sorry for myself). I finished the race, collected another medal and was only about 5 minutes slower than my time for my first half marathon.
Yes, you can do everything right and that will help you run a good race. However, there are other times where things happen that are out of your control. You just need to listen to your body and realize what is, is. I accepted that the Chilly was not going to be my race. I focused on the fact that there are other races and I got the same medal that everyone else did.
I felt horrible the rest of the day on Sunday so I think it was some sort of a stomach bug. I'm feeling better now and had a really good run last night. This did not scare me or put me off running - I will carry on and hopefully the next race will be one of my best.
... Cathie
P.S. Thanks to Grace for being kind enough to stop to see how I was and walk with me for a bit.
Bit of a typo in that... it was actually 15 minutes off. Still not bad considering that I walked that much!
Happy running y'all!
Congrats to everyone that finished the race !!!!
.... Cathie
Great race to all who were out last weekend. My lesson learned... plan your race and race your plan. I arrived at the start with one plan in mind. But then fell into the old "I feel good, let's pick it up" trap. The last 5 km were pretty tough, and I finished at 2:07. This week was a heavy tri training week, and I was tired before it started!! I'll be more careful at ARTB.
Megan
I learned two things:
1. Don't forget your paceband
2. Don't say 'I forgot my paceband' in the presence of Howlett.
Jamie
Hi Team, just looking at the download from the North shore run on the Garmin. The 10K out and back is a net down hill, 269m up 275m down (about 800 feet in each direction) and the hill just sounds scary - you gain 27m (about 90 feet)in altitude over half a km.
sure glad we on;y have to run it one way for the Round the Bay.
But had a great run, missed you all skier and beach bunnies.
It is so wonderful to read about everyone. I just got back from holidays and I am in deep withdrawl. Not from running, I got that in but it was very lonely without everyone. you don't realize how social running is until you are doing a 32k by yourself (that will help those mind games I start playing with myself at 35k).
I look forward to seeing everyone tonight. Kathy and I are meeting at the store at 6:30 to get hills in before the clinic if anyone is up for it.
B'Ann
Hi B'Ann, Welcome back - we missed your smiling face!
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