This year I went knowing I had expectations- not a pr but a strong podium finish. I
My coach was racing too so the pressure was on. I work better with pressure!!!!
Early start at 7 which I love- rainy and cool perfect
The race was a series of unrelenting hills through neighborhoods and a park. Scenic and varied
Felt very good at mile 8 ran into a mind game slump- used my mantras to get through
Hills and hills. Started in 6th place knowing the women in front of me would fall back- they did and I took the lead at mile 23
At mile 24 I did not know where to go as it was not marked- ran an extra mile- started to panic but used my mantras again to get back on track.
Happy with second women. Felt fast and stronger
What worked
Karhu Fast 5 shoes
Swiftwick 12' socks
Pink and blue LaceLockers
One strawberry apricot Amrita bar for breakfast
2 honey stinger gels
1 pack of Honey stinger gel strawberry bites
OnlyAtoms pink and white singlet
PR racer MA hat- perfect for the rain
On to Eugene OR in 3 weeks
