My first track 10K and oh boy, was it an experience. I was pretty nervous but surprisingly calm just telling myself I run this all the time in workout. 2 miles warm up with Kelsey and some strides before starting. We started and I went straight to the rail and relaxed for the first few laps. I was running 84's and decided to stick with it. I really wanted to run a 35 flat. The first 7 laps felt great. I could feel the pace, not hurting yet and felt like I could go all day. Then at the 2 mile my legs were getting heavy and I made the mistake of looking at the lap counter. It is a miracle I made it through the next 17 laps and it's hard to explain. I found a girl who was moving up consistently so I stared at her and stuck right with her. I moved when she did and when I felt better, passed her and took the lead closing and passing girls. I was hanging on for dear life the last mile but kept taking turns moving with the black bummies runner. I was so grateful to finally cross that finish line and to run a 35:01. I conquered my first 10K and am on the border for Regionals. I did it and it felt amazing especially because they didn't think I could.
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