Race #132
10k #11
2017 Race #15
2017 10k #2
Julie Valentine Run2Overcome 10k #4
I had absolutely no time goals for this race. The only thing I kept in my mind was a thought about restraining myself because I had nearly 10 miles to run afterwards. Fall marathon training for the win.
Even though I ran a nearly identical time to last year (Mom ran 40 seconds faster than last year!) I think the fourth time around may have been the charm when it comes to this race.
I have run the race enough times to know the course fairly well. (It also helps that they haven’t changed the course at all.) I’m prepared for all of the hills on this course. I have learned my lesson regarding summer heat and humidity. I know better than to aim for a PR or a fast time at this race.
Ellis tried to hid me from the picture by telling Mom to keep moving over until she stood in front of me.
Starting out Mom pushed the pace faster than I probably would have run if I were by myself. Our splits do not show that but that’s what the effort felt like. We kept up fairly even effort even though the pace varied quite a bit due to the hills.
I never felt too winded. Mom never asked to walk. We powered up the hills, including the last one on Cleveland Street that usually takes my breath away. I barely noticed the incline this time.
Ellis stood at his usual spot just before mile 6 to get a few pictures.
We pushed the pace at the end and finished strong.
Mile 1: 8:28
Mile 2: 8:43
Mile 3: 8:40
Mile 4: 8:20
Mile 5: 8:36
Mile 6: 8:10
Last .2: 6:53 (average pace)
After drinking some water and arranging where to meet up, I headed out for another 9.8 miles to make 16 for the day.
Mom and Ellis stayed for the awards. Although it apparently took a while to get started but once the awards were announced Mom collected her award, second in her age group, and mine, 3rd in my age group. I love the awards this year, the Run2Overcome logo with individualized age group place and age group.
These pictures are included per Ellis’ request.
I continue to love this race and plan to run it and support the cause for which it raises money for as long as I can.