Sunday, September 6, 2015

Runner's hi 20k 9.6.2015

The Hickam Half Marathon convinced me that I can run in heat so I decided to run the runners hi 20k.  It's the only race in the marathon readiness series that I haven't run since th heat plus course of 4 laps just isn't appealing.  However, since i no longer have a training partner getting out and running has been a real challenge for me.

I made a few bad choices prior to the race. Min was too lazy to make pasta so I at th steak and potatoes my mom made.  Too much oil and garlic and I was having issues all night and in the morning.  I considered skipping but drove out anyway.

I made it to barbers point with time to spare and I was amazed at how much kaaleloamamd Kapolei had changed since I worked in th area 7 years ago.mi was glad ton see that it was cool and i wondered how long that would last.  

When the horn went off to start the race I began running and was happy to feel at my body felt good.  No feet issues no tummy issues I was feeling great.  I decided to keep a 9:40 pace and just go.  

I felt good until about 7:30 when the sun was high in the sky,mint was warm and the warm water at the aid stations weren't helping. I made sure to drink water and tailwind at a have station as well as throw water on my face and back.  It slowed me down but I was being safe.  As I reached my last lap I decided to give it all I got and set out to run some negative splits.  As I crossed the finish line I was happy that I ended with. 9:45 pace and a time of 2:01 but kicked myself for not pushing just a little bit harder and finishing under 2.

After finishing I grabbed some water and went back out to run 3 more miles to hit my lsd of 15.  It was brutal but I cheered on as many runners as I could.  It was crazy hot and the water station was closed as I passed but I trudged on.  With half a mile left I tweaked my hamstring and decided to walk back to the start.  

All in all it was a pretty good run and I think I would do it again.  Happy that training is going well mans hoping to get my leg fixed up this week.



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