At the Run for Heros race, I was planning on seeing and running with some amazing friends I have met through work, running and others I have just known forever :)
I tried not to overthink this run, and decided that based on my training or lack there of, I would set a reasonably tough goal for myself of hitting the hour mark. It was slower than the previous two 10Ks I ran earlier this year but again, my training leading up to it was not as consistent.
The morning of the race, I got up and prepped like I had for previous runs and races. I tried to calm myself and not put too much pressure on. As I met up with friends and family, I grew excited.
It wasn't too busy at start line, and after the gun went off, and we all took off out of the gate, I checked my Garmin (Forerunner 330). I was running at a 6:30 pace, I wondered if maybe it reverted back to kms, but it was on miles so I knew I had to slow down...as I wouldn't be able to sustain this pace. I settled into 9:00-9:10 min/mile pace.
I felt great for the entire race and I was so excited when I finished with a time of 56:53, far quicker than I was expecting!
Now it's GO time as I prep for my 1/2 Marathon in Toronto in October. This run certainly build my confidence as we head into October!
After the run, I was thrilled to have some of my friends back to my house (since it was in Amherstburg). Luckily we all had a great run that morning, so I didn't feel too bad when I brought out the cheese, bread and flavoured oils :)
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