Things I learned: 1. Im not as strong as I thought I was. I thought I was running faster than that. I was even passing people. I felt great, I felt great until the last mile [you know, that mental mile] At mile 11 I thought to myself that I would for sure get a better time. So when I crossed the finish line and looked up at the clock, I said "damnit!" I think I said it loud but im not sure. I did have the garmin on, but I wasnt sure about the accuracy bc I started it a bit late and I wasnt keeping track of my splits, I barely looked at it. 2. My posture stinks!! my husband took several pictures of my coming in and crossing and my neck is high, my shoulders are slouched and I just looked like I was exhausted. So I need to work on my core strength. I need to add more strength training and I need to be aware of my posture more. 3. I need to run more consistently. Even though Ive been telling myself that I trained good enough, I know deep down that I didnt. I need to put more miles in and stop making up exuses, then maybe I can really get that time down to under 2:15. You would think that should be easy, but its not. 4. And this one is no secret, but I need to lose 10 lbs. I know that. I know that weighing less would automatically take minutes off of my time. 5. I need Stacie back, she is hardcore and she kept me going fast and more consistent. Im weaker than I want to be, than I want to admit. I wanted to prove that I could be strong without her, and I still think that I can, but Im good at making up excuses and keeping it "light" I realize that I cant do that anymore, or my time is going to never improve. In fact it apparently is getting worse and worse. I know there is no time to feel sorry for myself but part of me wants to. 6. I liked the Hobble Creek and besides the fact that it didnt get started until almost 8:00, which left plenty of time to run in the hot beating sun, I will do it again next year. |