Race Report: Frostbite Series Race #2, 10 Miles
December 31, 2005 - Forest Park, St. Louis, Missouri
My main concern entering race #2 of the 5-race winter running series was not whether I would score points by placing well in my age group, but rather if my sore calf would be strong enough to cover the 10-mile course.
I forced myself to hold back in the first mile and see how I felt. The calf held up well and I kept a steady pace throughout, with constant chatter and encouragement from Jay who was running "to get in a workout." Conditions were dry and cool but comfortable and sunny.
It was a rare occasion; not running for a PR or fast time. So I was satisfied in finishing without pain and with a respectable time - slower than last year, but not by much. With the busy 2005 holiday season in the books, I'm hoping to get stronger with more consistent training.
Exchanging New Year's wishes with all my runner friends was like putting a bow on the gift of 2005.
Happy New Year!
My main concern entering race #2 of the 5-race winter running series was not whether I would score points by placing well in my age group, but rather if my sore calf would be strong enough to cover the 10-mile course.
I forced myself to hold back in the first mile and see how I felt. The calf held up well and I kept a steady pace throughout, with constant chatter and encouragement from Jay who was running "to get in a workout." Conditions were dry and cool but comfortable and sunny.
It was a rare occasion; not running for a PR or fast time. So I was satisfied in finishing without pain and with a respectable time - slower than last year, but not by much. With the busy 2005 holiday season in the books, I'm hoping to get stronger with more consistent training.
Exchanging New Year's wishes with all my runner friends was like putting a bow on the gift of 2005.
Happy New Year!
posted by JPD at Monday, January 02, 2006
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