Running races is like a box of chocolates, you never know what you are gonna get. Sorry Forest, I'm stealing your line. This week our race schedule brought us to Allegan. Even though we are getting closer to Fall, today although cooler, it was very humid. This was one of those days where physically I just didn't feel like I had much power in my legs. The first mile didn't feel fast to me and after it, the rest of the race felt as though I was in maintain mode. At the mile mark I had already decided that there would be no PR on this date, simply run as hard as I could without overheating and killing myself. Imagine my surprise when seeing the results to find out that I got first! A few weeks ago, I run out of my mind and crush my PR and come within three seconds of getting my ultimate goal, yet end up 7th in my age group. Now, to have what I'd consider a very average race and getting my first, 1st place medal to date. Kind of funny.
I do have to asterisk after this finish though. In this case, I got the medal, but the only reason I did is another guy in my age group placed 2nd overall to receive a trophy. So, to me it's not official, but where's that chocolate...I'm gonna celebrate anyway!
This shirt was at the race. Though it doesn't really fit the theme of this entry, I still like it.
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