Dog town half marathon! Fun day, nice weater! The only thing kinda bugging me about going into this race is on thursday the inside of my Left arch and big toe were really bugging me. I had recently switched to saucony Ride running shoes a few months ago...But I havent LOVED thiem and sometimes I feel like they are way to soft and squishy...Which most people want that in a shoe right...not me!
I went to the running ctr to buy my good old BROOKS (other ones are trashed!)...well, just my luck they were out of my size. So i ordered some and just decided to run in the sauconys. Its just a fun race anyway!
Woke at 730 (AHHHH heaven!) and drove to Pegs house at 8am. Met her, Dane, and Tia. We drove to the start line. I then met up with Court, Haley, Heidi, and Alison.
The first 4 miles were GREAT!!! But my only complaint was my arch and toe! --starting to bother me!
Mile 6 It really started to hurt. I decided to fall back and see if running slower would help....Well it didnt! It actually felt a little better if I went slight faster. Mile 7.5ish caught up to the girls again.
Tried to ignore it...but in the back of my head kept asking myself If i should stop. I have had a injury a few yrs ago...and deep deep deep down I am afraid...soooo afraid to get another one....
So I tried paying very close attention.....Mile 9ish was uphill. OMG...my foot was killing. I kinda walked this part...or a very slow jog...not sure what you would call it!
Mile 11 it actually wasnt feeling to bad (compared to when it did on the hill)...So just kept running
Mile 12 I saw ryan and my two boys. They are so cute.!!! Blew them kisses!!!!
Last mile, i had plenty energy to come in with a bang. But honestly I just wanted to keep the pace I was going, so i didnt injure my foot with all the excitment and adrenaline !
Totally happy with run. Fast tempo! Fun run with great friends!!!!
Time 1:43
Pace7:53
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