It is really weird being the only girl on my team in a race... I ran 2 miles warm up around the football stadium and trails then did some strides and ready to go. I felt pretty good but was really nervous going in. I wanted to run 80's and so I focused on that and racing with girls and not getting stranded like in indoor. The race took off and I saw Sus take the lead and create a gap between the next group. My first lap was 77 and I spent the first mile trying to stay calm and stick with the pack. I forgot how much jostling there is when you are not in the lead! My first mile was 5:20 and honestly the rest is kind of a blur. The pack eventually spread out and I had to work really hard to stay with girls to push with. I was really tired- not quite as bad as the UW meets but my mind just felt clouded and I couldn't push through it. I am not too thrilled with my time- I was hoping I would be faster and feel better. But I am happy I was able to push up and past girls the last half. I ran 5 miles cool down around campus. My legs are dead and I have painful blisters on the outside of my feet but my first outdoor collegiate track meet is over and I can build from there. | 