Last night was terrible. I didn't go to bed until 2 am. Rollins decided that he did not want to be in his crib. I tried many times to lay him down and the second he felt me let go of him he started crying. On any other night I would have let him cried it out. But this weekend we have company and that's just not right. So, I let him sleep on my chest for the first time until I finally couldn't do it anymore. Around 2 am I tried again and he didn't notice. Sadly I was so wound up from trying not to roll over and stay half awake that I couldn't go to sleep. I was also anticipating Hank's arrival from a gig. I think I fell asleep around 2:30. At that point there was no hope in me racing. I was exhausted and it just wasn't going to happen.
But it did. And I'm oh so glad! I ran the first mile slow and steady. That was not my plan but pride got the best of me. I felt great until around mile 4. Mile 5 I started feeling really good and that gave me my best mile as far as splits and pace. Overall I'm pleased with the race. I remember when I look at that time that I am running on a bummed leg and not to get sad about it. I was just so grateful to be running.
Vulcan Run 2010
Weather: 34 degrees, seriously awesome!
Distance: 6.2
Average Pace: 11:01
Total Time: 1:07
Calories Burned: 582
On iTunes: Wolf Like Me by TV On The Radio
I hope to race and beat my time in a couple more weeks for a Thanksgiving 10K! Hopefully my injury will no longer be an issue and I'll be back at full speed.
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