day?: race day to mata burro!

23-7-09

It is so crazy hot today for some reason! And I’m the only one that seems to feel it! I didn’t get to go on my run this morning, but that’s expected when I’m on morning duty. But I did get a chance to get a run in this afternoon, and I beat the record!!!! I’m not saying I’m super woman, but I did beat the time by 30 seconds or so I think. If I’m correct, the fastest time as of today was 35:50ish. I didn’t expect me to actually beat it today, but coming around the corner of the last hill, I realized I might be able to do it! And I did! I came in and touched the tree at 35:19. Whew! I’m not going to lie, I was pushing it that last little bit. It’s a pretty sandy run, let me add. I was hoping kind of just to beat 36, have an even split of 18-18 and actually finish the course instead of stop early like last time....so stupid. Sú could snatch that record up tomorrow morning if she wanted to, which she might before she leaves here, but I’m still happy I did well for myself too. I think that’s a 7:30 mi pace....not bad, not bad....in the heat too. : ) I checked out teh bottom of my soles today...and I think its time. I’m wearing them thin.

Side note: Me and all the kids ran the course again on the 25th and one of the 11 year old studs was in it to beat 38 at least he said. He had a bet running with one of his cousins with long curly hair and if he beat him, he’d have to cut it off. He wanted me to be his pacer, so we set out today on a mission. I was running it pretty fast for me as well, but I got him to stay on my heels and finish with a 36:30 today. : ) He beat him! But his cousin has a few more days to redeem himself. But, seriously, give that 11 year old a few more years on him and he’s going to be running sub 30’s. Goodbye record. Ha. Just kidding. It’ll be gone by the end of the week I bet.