Remarkable achievements require remarkable efforts

Not 100% happy with this race, but some lessons learned and I had some awesome friends & family there before & after so that should make up for it.

The course was changed this year and to me it seemed a bit harder.  And combine that with some humidity, well I'll stop complaining there. ;) My goal was under 44 minutes, didn't make it though.  I tried to save some energy and push it as hard as I could the last half mile.  I should have started that for the whole last mile and then maybe I could have been under 44.

Mile 1 -6.46 - didn't feel that great, but I kept thinking I'd feel better as I got warmed up.

Mile 2 -6.30 - mostly down hill, tried to just work with gravity.

Mile 3 -7.03 - running down university ave, it was fun to have the parade crowd there cheering.

Mile 4 -7.07 - started the mental games of giving up, why do I do this?, I should just walk etc :) I hate when I do this.

Mile 5 -7.30 definitely slowing down, a few people passing me.  Knew the hill was coming...

Mile 6 - 7.36 - the hill, I always hate this hill.  I kept my head down and just focused on the road and kicked as hard as I could with about a half mile left.

Things to change...get more sleep, don't start to fast, be more mentally strong & start final kick earlier.

I did a cool down mile with MichelleL.  It was good to see her, but so sad she's moving in August.  Didn't get to see my little sissy Leandra though.  Hung out w/ Lily a little before & after but that's it for bloggers I talked to.  My hubs also ran it, his time was 51:04

nothing yet for today.  i slept in and took a nap and now i hope to hit the gym after Wes gets home.

7 miles running, 2 miles of it on a tm talking to Susan.  kids want me to play hide & seek with them.  i think  I'll take my time finding them.

lovely run today with some lovely gals.  lily, susan & I did the speedy spaniard route.  it was warm at first, but cooled off when we got to rbr.  I think I will get to run with allie the great tomorrow. burt = jealous. ;)  don't worry I'll take pictures.

I woke up in the morning feeling like P Fiddy.  Speaking of Fiddy, I went running with him this morning.  Burt will never believe this, but it's true.  He and I ran the river trail together twice.  Oh I guess Allie, Susan & Lily were there too. :)  James actually prefers to go by Jimmer, just an FYI.  And I think I'm going to sign  up for the 1/2 10k he's setting up for later this summer.  I believe you  have to dress up like an oreo cookie though to join.  Does anyone remember that race a couple years ago when you had to dress up like a bride or groom?  That was weird.  Allie was wearing Ariels shoes as well.  They looked comfy and they made me wish I was a mermaid too.  Darling it's better down where it's wetter take it from me.  

I have 10-14 miles planned for tomorrow.  Susan is joining me, anyone else in?

11 miles w/ Susan & her friend Rhonda.  Help me Rhonda, help help me Rhonda.