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NCAA Mt. Region XC Champs

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Race: NCAA Mt. Region XC Champs (3.75 Miles) 00:21:04, Place overall: 14
Total Distance
9.25

And just like that, the season is over. Crazy how that happens. The race today, I didn't feel like my best. At all. I got my usual warm up in and felt great and was ready to go. I started out with the front group where I needed to be. But even after the first 400 I could tell I was tired. I tried to snap out of it but couldn't. I fell off the main group and was dragging. I stuck with a SUU girl just to keep moving so I wouldn't crash. I felt like I was in slow motion and it was hard not just physically, but mentally. I had to push so hard mentally to keep myself going. At the 3 mile I was 20th. I knew I needed to pick it up but it was so hard. I heard 2 people yell "800!" and soon after someone else yelled "400!" I chose the 400 option and forced myself to focus on passing. It felt like the longest finish ever, staring at it. Luckily I passed a few girls and finally finished. I am not too thrilled with my race. I ran well but really felt like crap. I don't know what it is about this race but I hope it doesn't happen again. I felt sick after the race and still do so I am ready for my week break before figuring out what to do next. Even though my last race was frustrating, looking over my season, I am really happy. I did better than I ever imagined for my first year at college! It was a great year for experience and for our team especially. (7 of the 9 of us had never been to Conference or Regions before) and I am so grateful to be running for BYU and excited for what will happen in the years to come.

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Comments
From runningafterbabies on Fri, Nov 09, 2012 at 22:33:11 from 71.195.219.247

We are all so proud of you Natalie! You had a fabulous break through freshman season. The next 3 years of XC are going to be awesome. Enjoy your break and get ready to kick some trash in indoor.

From Kassi on Sun, Nov 11, 2012 at 00:32:48 from 98.202.223.143

You are a super star! Nice cross season!

From Jake K on Mon, Nov 12, 2012 at 08:17:27 from 155.100.226.191

Nice cap to the season Natalie. You ladies have a young team and w/ another year and more experience, you'll be right up there. Way to step in a lead the squad as a freshman!

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