On Thursday, July 4th, I ran a 4 miler. The last time I did this was in November 2008. Let me just say that it is now one of my favorite races.
The race started at 7:15 but being a morning person I was up at 5:30. I had coffee and a Clif Bar. I was not sure how long it would take me to get to the race so I left a little after 6am. I got there at 6:30. I found parking and went to pick up my bib. On the way I found another runner, DL, whom I met at another race last year. Packet pick up was a breeze and then I waited for the race to start.
And off we went. It was a nice course. We ran through residences and part of downtown Elmhurst. By then it was warm but nothing out of control. The first water stop was around mile 1.5. I grabbed two cups and walked as I drank them. I have not mastered the skill of running while drinking water. There was another stop before mile 3 but this time there was also watermelon so I grabbed a piece. It was delicious!
The last mile was great! I kept a good pace till almost close to the finish line. Since it was uphill I just took a quick break for about 5 seconds and carried on. My finish time was 41:19 and yes it was a PR!! I am so excited and happy about it. Now I want to do a 5K and see how I do.
Here are my splits:
Miles 1 through 2 – 9:39, 10:29
Miles 3 through 4 – 10:42, 9:57
I got so many compliments on my socks.
The shirt was nice.
Nice job on your new PR! I definitely think it's time for you to try 5K. Very short & fast. Some of those intervals will pay off there. Cute socks, too. I can not wear those knee high socks in the summer- gack, so hot!
Yes Rebecca and I will let you know!
Congrats on your PR! I was there as well – decided to do the race at the last minute. I really loved it, too – and you can't beat $25!
Thanks Meghan!