Despite my previous quote about beating the voice inside my head, this weekend my quest is to beat two other runners in the Race for the Cure 5K. I will adhere to the philosophy behind that quote in the long races like 1/2 Marathons and Marathons, but not for this race. My competition are two guys from my work. They are definitely not consistent runners, so we could not make a bet based on our times. I (regretfully) gave them each a 9 1/2 minute handicap in the race. That means if I run a 23:30, or 7:29 per mile pace, they will have to run a 33:00, or a 10:30 per mile pace. I believe that I can win, but it won't be easy. If I do win, the guys have promised to donate to my marathon fundraiser for Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children, so that is a motivator. In addition, the bet motivates me to try to beat my current PR of 23:24. My legs are tired from increased mileage, but I am hoping my adrenaline will get me through the race so I can beat these guys. I will post the results, and hopefully some pictures, after Saturday's race...
Farewell (For Now At Least)
15 years ago
2 comments:
You are going to beat them (in a really cute shirt, too)! Love your new background---isn't that the neatest site?
I am hoping to beat them. If John keeps drinking all that water, I will beat him just because he will have to stop and pee! Looking forward to the race...
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