Today's race didn't start out as I had wanted it to. If you are my blog reader you know that I have had my up's and down's. Though I wouldn't change a single thing from the 8k Cross Country Race in the sand last week, it definitely had its toll on me. My right groin continues to feel pulled and my right hip and knee are bearing the brunt of it. Thinking it would be alright for today's race...well, that didn't happen!
I've been working on my speed and strength lately and began to maintain a 9:22 pace for 3 miles. I was so excited as it's been a while since I've kept this for that long. I was feeling much stronger and confident. Then last week's race came. I've always wanted to do a trail race though not so sure I wanted it to be solely in sand, ha. Today's race was not a major race for me so I focused on doing what I could. After warming up some, I realized that a good race time was not in the cards today and really felt like a walk/run was what I needed to do.
I began to see more and more friends show up and didn't think I would see but only a couple of them. Let me start my photos with a couple of race ones. The first couple were Kent finishing up and one of Diane coming in.
There was pizza, fruit and stew afterward. Also, at the end of the room was some ice cream. It was all good but I think the fellowship with friends topped it all off. Here are a few pics during this time while waiting for the awards to start...which was F.O.R.E.V.E.R!!!!
Okay...Kent and Buck were 1.) not happy, 2.) not ready, or 3.) tired of waiting for the awards to begin. Either way, I just had to post this. It's all good...lol.
Shortly, we found out that my friend, Mo, provided a birthday cake for her husband, Henry. Yep...it was pretty good! Thanks, Mo, for sharing it...and Happy Birthday, Henry.
Many of us received awards. The ones I remember are Mo, Irene, Jane and Norm, and I'm sure there are others I don't recall offhand. I, personally, wasn't expecting a single thing since my run was so bad. BUT...I received 1st place in my age group. Susan received Senior Grand Masters and Buck received 2nd place. Kent got overall male RW and Diane got 2nd in the RW divisions. She is super and should r/w more often.
A quickie friendship pic with Diane.
Here's to you, Buck. See you at the next race!
Be safe, keep moving and go
Run 4 It
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