The Race of a Lifetime

October 3rd
What a day! I woke up before my alarm went off, with the sun shining in my window (the absolute best way to wake up). I had enough time to slowly get ready and relax before heading off to the Coventry Fall Classic 4 Mile Race. When I arrived at the race, I felt really good. Ironically, the day before I was on the road all day, so I had fast food for lunch and dinner....not the best way to prepare for a race. :) The weather was perfect. It was clear and sunny, in the mid 60's. The race started on time, with the sound of a cannon boom. I was completely unsure how to pace myself for a 4 mile run, so I started off a little too fast and tried to quickly settle into a steady pace. The course went around a quaint, country neighborhood, in the midst of fall foliage. It was a beautiful route, and in the future, I would definitely consider moving to Coventry to raise my family. The course was ideal, primarily flat besides mile three which had a gradual hill. I was actually able to pass another girl in my division on the hill. (All those hill work-outs finally paid off!). I felt really good the entire time, and I had a small kick left at the end. When I heard a guy from the loud speaker announce, "Here comes our first female runner" I was in complete shock. Was he really talking about me? Or was there another girl in front of me? Before I knew it, I arrived at the finish line, and they had a ribbon for me to run through-I really was the first girl to finish. It was an experience I will never forget, which may never happen again. After I finished, I could not stop smiling. Even though it was only a small country race, with maybe 50 runners, I felt like I had climbed Mt. Everest. :) Later on, I received a pottery canister and a gift certificate for a massage. Oh my....I can't wait to use that certificate! :) What a wonderful day! :)

October 2nd
Rest

October 1st
Miles - 10.1, Time - 1:31.18