Arriving early was a plus, however I had to rush a little bit with warming up and deal with crossing to my corral that was closed and protected by guards. I got to cross and place myself around a "cruising" crew.
Race started, cruising crew was pulling me. 2012 I was passing runners, this year some runners were passing me, but I had 6 miles to go. I knew the course, which for any reason felt little bit hillier. 1, 2, 3 long miles and second part of the race to try to press the gas. "Run happy, relax, enjoy," is it possible? Still two miles more, and it came to my mind how tired I had gotten in 2013 on that spot. I have been studying about the heart in A&P II class. I know the heart doesn't get tired and it can't over beat, however resulting acids need to perform some chemistry to get cleared.
Last mile, feeling pretty acidic. I could still see a running friend in front. She was getting closer. I just wanted to cross the finish line. I was trying to relax, but finish line magnet was pulling me. I got to pass running friend last couple seconds. It wasn't really intentional but it happened.
46:52, 5th 40-44 Ag. First time not getting any AG medal, but a couple prizes:
- Getting to cross that finish line non-stop,
- Not being afraid of any finish time and/or pain when running a race.
