I wanted to do a 1/2 marathon before the race but couldn't commit to one. I found a 30K up in Eden Utah which is above Ogden and some of the course runs the marathon course. I figured 18+ miles was better than a 13.1 1/2 marathon so we signed up.
It was a pretty day--cool but nice. Cole and I picked up his friend Tiffany who was training for a 50 miler (seriously..who wants to run 50 miles??) The course was and out and back (BOO) but you didn't run the same road back so it wasn't bad. I felt good running, I ran the first 6 miles in 58 mins, but after that..it went down hill. If you left doubt in your head, it will destroy your running. I just couldn't get out of my head and really struggled. I was hoping to come in around 3:15 and I did-- But it was hard. I kept having a hard time taking a deep breath and I realized later it was because of the altitude. I have never run higher than SLC before. I did something I have NEVER done before. As I was approaching the end of the race (we finished the same place we started) I turned on the road we started and saw the finish line just head. It was when I got to the end of the road that I realized the girl that was in front of me was now behind me..I never passed her. I actually was suppose to keep running down the road and turn down the NEXT road and run around a bend and then the finish line should be right in front of me. I took a short cut!! So I did the right thing, I ran up the road everyone was coming down and when I got to the end, I turned around and THEN ran down the road to end. I think I skipped out on a few steps of the race, I was sooo embarrassed for missing the sign that showed you that you should go straight. Oh well... I finished.
It was hard, but I am glad I did run this race. We got some nice stuff from this race. A medal, shirt and a nice water bottle. All for the entry fee of $30!! Plus we ran some of the Ogden course. Priceless
Me, Cole and Tiffany at the starting line
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