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http://teenagetaste.com/
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1222 total / 84 in 2013
Goal:

Get back into a regular running routine; gain speed and lose some weight!

Erika ran: Well, I'm going to co...

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  • 3 miles
  • 00:24 time
  • 07:44 pace
  • 311 calories
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  • 0 ft climb
  • 0 max hr
  • 0 avg hr
    • Currently /5 Effort.
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good XC County Championships 3.1 mi 00:24 07:44 pace

Well, I'm going to count this race as my official PR because I know that it is a full 3.1 mile course. This race has and probably will always be one of my favorites - each year I've PRed here and the atmosphere is just so happy and exciting. I ran my first mile in 6:48 which is my track mile PR (!!!!) I felt great so I kept going and going and going.
Around mile 2.5 my speedy start started to catch up with me and I got passed by a few people but I kept going. As I neared the finish line I heard my coach yell "ERIKA, YOU GOTTA GO NOW!!! UNDER 24!!!" I glanced up at the time and, sure enough, it was 23:49. My coach started counting down from 10. It was crazy. I was already sprinting, but then I pushed harder and probably had my best kick of all time. I finished in 24:00.5 so I JUST missed breaking 24, but I'm happy with my time regardless! AWESOME way to end the season!

7 months ago

  • Hallie P.
    Hallie P. You're an Inspiration
    Hallie P. You're an Inspiration:

    Sounds like an awesome race, way to push through!!! Hope your track season is just as successful :)

    7 months ago

  • Erika
    Erika
    Erika

    Thanks Hallie! I'm not planning on doing track this year, but I will keep running throughout the winter! I'm also planning on running another half in a few months.

    7 months ago • Like • 1 person