Tuesday, May 4, 2010

Success!

Sunday was an awesome day.

I can't describe what it feels like, to walk down the block and see it transformed... with banners and balloons and a sea of red... thousands of people getting ready to test themselves at the Kamloops Daily News Boogie. That's why I love road races :)

I was nervous when I woke up that morning. My calf still hurt. I added some heat and stretched it out, as instructed... ate my pre-race meal... then headed downtown, unsure of whether the calf would hold out for me.

I swear, there were 3 of 4 times during the half-marathon where I thought I actually might not finish. The pain would flare up about every 4k, then suddenly dissipate. On the last hill right before the finish line, I felt like I was DONE... but i kept going... and then it was downhill on 1st street, around the corner... and when I saw that finish line up the block, I BOLTED. I passed the two women who'd been ahead of me the entire time. I finished SO strong... and was shocked to see that I even beat my personal best by about three minutes. My official time: 2:17:23. Not bad for a slightly injured gal :)

And now? I am STIFF, especially since I hadn't done ANY physical activity all week to rest the calf. But I am proud of myself!!

Back at the gym soon. See ya there!

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