I ran my first race of 2013 today -- the Way Too Cool 50K. While I didn't have a specific time goal, I was hoping to run faster than I ran last year (5:15). But, I didn't. I ran s-l-o-w-e-r. No excuses! I just need to get in better shape for future races. I also am nowhere near my ideal racing weight. The diet starts tomorrow, though. Having run 31 miles and eating nothing but a couple of GU packets for 5 hours and 29 minutes, I felt the beer and burger I had for linner (lunch/dinner) were well-deserved! My running buddies (Michelle, Jenny, Cynthia, Annie & Katie) did awesome, though! I am honored just to be able to run with such awesomeness.
The benefit to not running as fast as I had hoped is that I am more motivated to train now. I am planning to switch gears a little, though, and focus on some shorter races. I will definitely run another 50K. I have to defend my title at Bizz in October! Hope to see some awesomeness out there!
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