This year was my 6th running of the Cherry Blossom Ten Miler (see last year’s recap here) and I was using the race as a speed check and workout while training for Grandma’s Marathon. My plan for the race was to run pretty fast – I was hoping for an average pace around 8:2o which would have been a PR. Spoiler alert – that did NOT happen. I had a very tough race and did not meet my goal. I was pretty disappointed but such is life. Here is my recap of one of my favorite races (even though I hated it this year, lol)!
I was really disappointed after the race that I was so far off my goal. I texted with my coach some and felt bummed, but then I got over it and moved on. The next morning, I put on my sneakers and went for a run. Because that’s life – sometimes it is your day and sometimes it is not. I still love the ten mile distance and this race and can’t wait to run it again next year and get the PR I missed this year!
How do you regroup after a tough race?
Congrats Courtney on finishing the race..you can chase the goal again next year…and am sure you will crush it…
I’m sorry to hear that you struggled during what I know is one of your favorite DC races. Hopefully the next time you run it it’ll be your time to shine and show those PR Gods who the boss is.
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Aw thank you! It was a rough day but good mental practice!
Some days it’s just not there. I’m sorry you didn’t have the race you hoped for. It will make Grandma’s all the sweeter in a few weeks!
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Thank you Dodie!