RA vs Johnny Miles, again....

[RA.]

This is my third time running a race at Johnny Miles, and the third time Johnny has beaten me.

I had 2 goals today:
1- walk only through water stations DONE
2- finish under 60:00. NOT DONE

The rain held off til the start, then it started raining, quite heavy at times. There were tons of people there. We got stuck behind a bunch at the start line, and didn't have time to warm up.

The course starts with an uphill, and that's when I felt something twinge in my left quad. By 2k, it was quite noticeable and I was getting tired. But, just keep running.

Nothing major to tell about the race. Sore quad that would hurt more the faster I ran. Lots of rain. Lots of people. Started to slow down from 4-9k with splits all over 6 min. I stuck with walking only at water stations, and booted it down the hill at 8.5ish km. Watching my garmin, I thought I had it... I passed 10k (garmin) at 59:30. BUT SOMEONE MOVED THE FINISH LINE!!! (Not really)

I gave it my all in the last bit and came across at 1:00:21. Bah. Slower than bluenose. Could barely walk at the end and will need to get to the RMT.

I'm a little disappointed, but I felt I raced hard for me for today. I didn't take any extra walk breaks and I kept my brain in check. I learned to NOT look at my garmin as it may not be on with the course. Bah.

Next race is August 16...

[pts]

doing that on a pulled quad means that healthy you will be well under!
Congrats!

[richie-rich]

well done despite the rain and your quad. if you gave it your all then you can't really be disappointed. take what the day gives you. take some time off and recover. no doubt you'll break 60 min.

[redhead]

You're teetering on the brink. Some day soon the stars are going to line up in your favour. You have what it takes RA. Congrats on being tough out there.

[Marg]

You're teetering on the brink. Some day soon the stars are going to line up in your favour. You have what it takes RA. Congrats on being tough out there.

exactly...it'll be a sweet redemption too! Way to go RA!

[Jwolf]

Congratulations again, RA. As I said before-- you'll get it. Today wasn't your day, but you will get there.

That quad sounds nasty, though-- hope you can work it out. Did you do a warmup? That can really make a difference in getting into your pace quickly in a short race.

[trixiee]

Try to get there super-early next race and do a warm-up... also seed yourself closer to the front! You'll get 'er next time!

Heal well and quickly!

[Doonst]

Forget what you didn't do, here's to what you did! You're building a solid and consistent base. Your time will come, big time!

[RA.]

I AM learning! I am much stronger mentally in the race this year. I do feel pretty good about today. All the constructive comments help for the next one.

[JacSprat]

Too bad Ang - so close. You'll nail it soon. Well done on a race well thought out

[drghfx]

You'll get it at the Navy 10k! Good job today! You pushed hard.

[a-slow-5]

Good job Ang!
You pushed through some pain and seem to have kept yourself focused on your goal. 21 seconds! Piece of cake on a better weather day and no sore quad.
You WILL do this! I like Dennis' idea. Navy 10K, LOOK OUT! Here comes RA!

[QuickChick]

Good work Ang- you'll get it. I agree that a warmup would probably help. Are you doing speedwork in your training? You'll likely find that all the mileage you'll be doing for the marathon will help your strength too.

[Dr. S]

so close once again! I'm sure the weather didn't help. You'll get it next time =)

[babysteps]

So close Angela!

This was the second year that I didn't get there. Maybe next year. I looked up your results this morning as soon as they were posted. The next race will have it for sure. Even if you had dropped only one of the walks/water you would have had it.

That rain and wind make it tough too. You'll get it soon! We're all rooting for you!

[scrumhalfgirl]

so close! hitting that first goal is great - a step towards goal #2 - you will get there!!!

[HCcD]

Nicely done, Angela ... you are consistent ... and, yes, you will hit that sub 60 minute milestone this summer, that I am sure ..

[Tori]

Congrats! That time is sooo within your grasp.

[Sir Crashalot]

Wow... so close too...

[RA.]

Good work Ang- you'll get it. I agree that a warmup would probably help. Are you doing speedwork in your training? You'll likely find that all the mileage you'll be doing for the marathon will help your strength too.

agreed. Warm up was planned, but didn't happen. Then a slow start was planned but didn't happen. Speedwork was planned, but happened sporadically, at best. Mostly through ultimate, really. Honestly, given those factors, I don't think I could have expected much different. I do think the consistency of marathon training (with the group there to keep me honest) will do wonders. That is, providing I take care of myself and don't get hurt running or at ultimate.

[Jwolf]

Good work Ang- you'll get it. I agree that a warmup would probably help. Are you doing speedwork in your training? You'll likely find that all the mileage you'll be doing for the marathon will help your strength too.

agreed. Warm up was planned, but didn't happen. Then a slow start was planned but didn't happen. Speedwork was planned, but happened sporadically, at best. Mostly through ultimate, really. Honestly, given those factors, I don't think I could have expected much different. I do think the consistency of marathon training (with the group there to keep me honest) will do wonders. That is, providing I take care of myself and don't get hurt running or at ultimate.

Speedwork works best (and is easier on your body) when the mileage is higher. So it will all likely come together with the consistency and higher mileage of marathon training.

A good warmup will make more than a 21-second difference too.

Keep it up.

[ian]

It's only a matter of "when", not "if" you go sub-60 & your mental game is getting stronger with each attempt.

[Tred Miller]

The important thing is you gave it your all. Well done.

[Garrett]

Hitting that first goal is a nice accomplishment, congrats.

[treadlightly]

You WILL get there. It sounds like you are getting stronger with every workout and learning a lot about your race strategy. Can't wait for your next race.