As planned, I didn't go all out for this one. Instead I set a moderate-fast pace early and hit the cruise control, picking off the miles at a consistent pace of 7:15 – 7:30 per.
Thanks to Sempre Libera for the shout-out on the East Side somewhere around Mile 10 or 11. That gave me the extra umph to pick up the pace and finish a few steps ahead of NYRR President & CEO, Mary Wittenberg... Sweet!
From a confidence boosting perspective I am pretty pleased with this race. It proved that I could run a decent pace (for me) over a long and somewhat hilly course. On the other hand I regret not going a just a little faster...
Since, I’ve realized that my fitness is not what it used to be as evidenced by a wicked-bad case of Delayed Onset Soreness. My quads and calves are particularly displeased with the effort.
“Sometimes it is harder to deprive oneself of a pain than of a pleasure.”
F. Scott Fitzgerald
11 comments:
I wish I could do that pace. And run with Wittenberg. You're a stud!
Good job! Nice way to start out the new year.
oh to be able to do sub 8 minute miles and call it 'an easy pace' Looking good!
Wittenberg she's hot....... even my dad has a crush on her haha
I wonder if I could keep that pace for one mile... great job!
Nice! Way to go, dude!
dude! you lok so serious! or perhaps that's your ass kicking face...
I love that your muscles were a little displeased. That's good sometimes - leaves you wanting a little more I think - helps you set a few goals. Great job getting out there and doing the half in the middle of winter - it's inspiring!
yay for beating queen mary :-D
Quads and calves. I'm so totally with you on that. ouch.
My quads are a bit sore since I started to run again. Never had that problem before. I guess it's a sign I need to ease in slowly!! Keep up the great running and get ready for tri-season!!!!
Janine
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