Results are still pending, but I crossed the start line at 1:40, and crossed the finish line at 42 minutes and change. The course was very very hilly, the worst of the series (Serious Series). I started in the back, worked my way to the middle, and I was working the hills. As people were using the downhill portion to gain speed, I went down hill moderatly, and was able to power up the hills, passing every one in my way.
About half way through a tough hill, I kinda wheezed out a "not another one". The guy next to me told me to turn around and go home. I looked at him, yelled "on the left", and kicked it into high gear and left him in the dust. Kiss my dust!
In the final straight away, I had two women on my heels. One passed me, barely getting infront of me when I kicked it into high gear again, and powered right by her. She and I crossed the final sensor neck and neck. Whether I finished in front of her or not is not the issue, the fact that I found that final burst to make it to the end!
No matter where I placed, I am proud of myself! I did it! I kicked butt and took names! I did it!
*Results are in* I placed 5th in my age division (out of 40 women) and 150th out of over 500 runners! I kicked booty! | 