This race was tough for me mentally. I ran a 3 mile warm up, then strides and we began. There were several other regions also racing, some on the same course. The first half mile I was running opposite a lot of boys who were racing. I worked the first mile to gap the group, and once I did I tried to keep it. My only big pain was my stomach. My legs didn't hurt, I was just tired. The last mile, it was hard for me to push. I felt like I hit a wall, but mentally I tried to convince myself that I didn't. My time wasn't too fast, but I finished and was able to push myself though it really hurt. The team did really well. The girls were 1st, and a lot of people really worked hard this race. I did 1 mile cooldown while clearing the course. When I got home, I ran another 3. I did my arm swings and all my core. I can't wait to taper next week because then maybe I won't be as tired. | 