Twilight Run 5k - 07/27/11 - 25:47 - 8:19 pace - My first 5k run EVER! I was not ready for this one. I had no idea how to pace myself and found myself trying hard to keep up with everyone else. I wasn't even halfway done and I was miserable! It was very hot and humid for this race. I found this race a couple weeks in advance and went at it alone. My mother, father, and brother came by to cheer me on. At this race I saw Laurie and Aaron running for the first time!
Dirty Girl Mudrun 5k - 08/20/11 - My first mud run EVER! The mudrun got delayed due to lightning. Our wave was early, I believe 9am and it started maybe 30 minutes late. The entire time we were running it was raining so we were soaked the entire time! I'm glad it rained, it kept me cool. I was surprised I ran the whole thing! The obstacles were easy! Extremely easy, the only thing I had a hard time doing was weaving around groups of people that chose to walk it. Most of the time large groups would walk together and take up the entire course. Fun first experience but the overall run was very unorganized. Probably won't do this one again.
River to Ridge 10k - 09/24/11 - 53:07 - 8:33 pace - 1st place Age/Gender- My first 10k race. Early race, 7am start time and it was a tough course and it was freezing cold! There was a hill around the halfway point that seemed never-ending! This was a hard race and honestly I pushed myself more than I should have! It was nice to get that 1st place title for my first 10k. Amazing feeling!
YMCA Beloit Fall Classic 10k - 10/22/11 - 49:00 - 7:53 pace - 1st place Age/Gender - Yay! This was my second 10k and my second 1st place Age/Gender award! Also a new PR. Breaking into the 7s! This course was hard. Laurie and I started this a bit too fast! There was only 1 water station which was rough! There were a couple rolling hills that went back through the neighborhood in beloit township and around.
Fall Madison Mud run - 5 miles - 10/29/11 - 39:12 - 8:55 pace - This was a fun race! Cold, but fun! The obstacles were great, my favorites were the inflatable "bounce house" and the giant slip and slide. The course got hilly and went through fields. The last obstacle was a HUGE mudput that you literally had to crawl through! Amazing! My time would have been better but I had to stop to tie my shoes three times and I got confused at the finish line, I stopped to walk when I thought I was done and I still had a bit to go. Either way this was a blast. 8th for my age 13th for my gender. Not a bad day at all :D
Janesville Turkey Trot - 5 miles - 11/06/11 - 37:45 - 7:33 pace - 2nd place Age/Gender - 4th overall - This was another hard race. Pushed myself wayyyy too hard. I was extremely exhausted by the end. I was honestly trying to keep up with another girl but I couldn't do it. Something wasn't right, I didn't eat enough, I wasn't hydrated, something was off.... or maybe it was the fact that I pushed myself to a 7:33 pace. Who knows.
Berbee Derby - 10k - 11/24/11 - 47:29 - 7:39 pace - Felt pretty comfortable during this race. This is the biggest race I've ever done! I can't believe how many people raced this one! It was a bit of a roller coaster but I finished strong. New PR for the 10k race. Getting more comfortable and faster. I really feel like I'm becoming more independent. Drove up to Madison by myself, ran it myself and headed home myself. Finally I'm comfortable doing things by myself.
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