Race Day

Well, I didn't formally "race." My relay fell apart last minute, but I ran my leg, nonetheless.

It was a hard run. It was super hot outside, and I traversed quite a few hills. My hamstrings were sore from my workout two days prior, my heart ached from the loss of Huan two months prior, and I didn't make it through without tears. But I finished.7.5 miles, 1:14:11.

Pre-run

Post-run

Hubby made me chocolate chip buckwheat pancakes, my FAV, to celebrate!

I am certain there are more runs in my future, and I am confident I will get stronger, better, faster over time. And as much as I feel inclined to beat myself up over a modest 10 minute mile, especially since I have pulled off much better times in training, I have to remind myself that this run wasn't about pace or performance, or even about running, really. This run was about a girl and her dog.

And nothing about that can be measured or quantified.