I apologize that it has taken me this long to update about my race last weekend. This week has been super busy and stressful, filled with quizzes, tests, and presentations. I am finally done with all the work I have to do for this week and am using tonight to relax. It is difficult, however, since I know I have more work to do for next week...ugh!
I don't care to write about my race, but here it goes. I was excited about running a 5k, but not really sure what to expect, especially since my 3k did not go as well as I had expected. My plan was to start out at the pace of my pr from last year and see how I felt after the first mile. The first mile was good. I don't remember my exact split, but it was slightly faster than I wanted to start out with, but I felt strong. I slowed down the second mile, but was still on pace to run my pr. However, I was not feeling nearly as strong. The third mile was slow. I didn't feel like I died, but I slowed down quite a bit and finished the 5k in 19:00, about 30 seconds slower than my pr from this time last year. I was very disappointed and confused. I don't understand why I am not doing as well or better than I did at this time last year. I think it is partly due to the training I have been doing. We haven't done many workouts that simulate races. I have mostly been doing hard long runs, which are very good for training, but are not sufficient on their own to prepare me to race. There is also another factor that my coach thinks is affecting my training and racing that I will not discuss on here since anyone can access this blog. I am putting in the work and following the training my coach is giving me, but I am not getting the results I want.
I am disappointed, but not distressed. That race is in the past, and I am now focusing on my training and the next race. My coach told me that he wants me to run the 10k at Alabama during outdoor season, and that is part of the reason for the training plan I am on. I have never run a 10k and to be honest, it kinda scares me, but I am also looking forward to running my first one!
4 comments:
i really enjoy stalking your blog.
you are such an inspiration on and off the track.
you will run fast all in good timing. you have the desire of a warrior going into battle (doesn't that sound like something coach would say)
well, i just have one thing left to say......we're not going to dress like we're homeless, because then we will eat like we're homeless....which is nothing.
Running is full of ups and downs. Don't expect every season to be better then the last. Sometimes we need to look at the big picture and stop living day by day or week by week.
Most of all, enjoy yourself. Don't stress over the little things, the big things are yet to come. Enjoy your weekend!
Remember the mental aspect of the sport is so important too... That's why when you have races you're not too pleased with, you just need to shrug it off. Don't over analyze it because you don't want any of those analytical thoughts to creep up during your next race. Trust that your training is going in the right direction, and your race times will follow.
I've found the key to success for me is to relax. :)
Hey girl- so, so proud of you. I agree with the previous comments, and don't overgeneralize this year to the next and so on. xxxxxoooooooooooooooooo
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