Yesterday I ran my first 10k – the Bayou City Classic 2016. The weather was cool with gusty wind, but once I started running, I warmed up quickly. I felt pretty good early in the race and I ran the first mile without stopping, then ran/walk the rest of the race. I was in the “back of the pack” but the runners around me seemed to be about my age – or younger – with many stopping to walk too. My goal was to simply finish in less than 1 1/2 hours – which I did. According to my TomTom, I averaged about 13:16 per mile.
My split times were the first half (3 miles) in 41:11.5 (13:15 Pace) and the second half (3.2 miles) in 43:43 (13:40 Pace). My official chip time was 1:23:28.9 and gun time of 1:24:54.5, which is a 13:26 Pace.
Today is a day of rest. My right knee is aching along with my back. My legs were stiff when I woke up this morning, but after a short foam rolling session they feel pretty good. I need to start doing some strength training once my broken rib heals so that my back troubles will go away.
All in all – it was a good race. And I loved my race bib # – 1234!
Way to go Julie! ❤ Happy First Day of Spring!