Saturday was an absolute train-wreck. I have no idea what actually happened but bottom line is I didn't run anywhere close to what I am capable of. 10k is a tough race and it is very hard to maintain focus. I'm not saying I wasn't shot when I finished but I think I just zoned out, got caught in a pack of guys running too slow, and just fucking fell apart. I was out in 5:27, okay perfect. 2 miles - 11:05, alright.. a little slow but still on it. 17:30 at 5k, just straight downhill.. I just lost about 20 seconds per mile on that one. From there it was all over, I was checked out mentally.. there is no way I am coming back at this point to close in 17 minutes. It was so fucking hot and although the sun was in for a good portion of the day it was out in full force for the 10k and the 3k, which was right after.
On the day our group of guys and girls didn't have a single person run a race to be happy about. We all looked like absolute shit and that means we are probably just tired and run down from the mileage. But I am ready to put this out of my head and just forget about it. I know that I am fit and this race is just a hard effort that I'll use to gain some experience. I got in 14 miles for the day, which was nice. And then today I ran an easy 9 with Tom, Brendan and Cat.. my left side and hips are a wreck from the 10k but all-in-all the run wasn't bad. I have two weeks now until I race again which will be a 5k at Yale University.
Weekly Mileage: 61
About Me
- supakiwesta
- I really enjoy a good story. People who have to continuously affirm the fact that they were "only kidding" do not sit well with me. I like the idea of roller coasters, but I don't like to ride them.
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