Being good enough isn't good enough anymore: Fall Classic 10km race

Got my first race in BC under my belt, and probably my last race of 2012... unless we count the brick this weekend as part of the UBC triathlon clubs fall classic.

Anyways, the fall classic race is held on UBC grounds and features a half or 10km.  Since I"ve never done a legit running race I opted for the 10km.  Was kinda feeling sick the day of the race so it wasn't a great start, it was cold and a bit rainy but the weather wasn't too bad. 

Not much to report for a running race.  I had my heart rate strap on with the timer going so I could ball park my speed.  My goal was to come in under 45 minutes. 

I ran as hard as I could on the way out and at the turn around point I was at 22:12, on pace for the 45.... but the return run was more uphill and I just couldn't quite keep it up.  I was actually disspointed with my official 46:22 finish.... which is kinda crazy now that I think about it, since I never would have imagined finishing this fast. 

I came in 96th overall, 13/127 age and 27/507 women....so I really can't complain.  My running has improved so much and I'm looking forward to my first half marathon this spring in preparation for 70.3.

Direction is more important than speed. We are so busy looking at our speedometers that we forget the milestone

When I started training I was obsessed with speed, tracking my workouts to a T, calculating my average speed........worrying about my average speed.  Recently I've ignored all that and just more enjoyed the process.

That brings me to all my current milestones.

The triathlon team at UBC runs a fall classic race series, including a bunch of swim, bike, run events against other club members.  I had no idea what to expect for my average times in these events but they have led to some new milestones.  My best improvements has been in my run for sure, i've come in at times I never thought would be possible for me, but give me new marks to shoot for in the future.

5km - 21.17 min

1 mile - 6:04 min

10km TT on the FELT - 17.18 min avg 34.5 km/hr

onwards and upwards.  Itching for a race and signed up for the fall classic.  Can't wait to see what my 10km time is.  GOAL: 45 minutes.

My direction is the half ironman distance races this summer, I actually can't wait for these challenges.  I'm actually starting to feel a little bummed I didn't sign up for ironman whistler, but I really want to be ready for that, so i'll have to stick to the halfs for now.  

It's so funny the specific events in my life that brought me to this place.  Things that at the time seemed life-altering and terrible led me to this new love and passion.  If those things had never happened I would have never even come close to reaching my potential in all aspects of my life.  I love this place I'm in, I'm so happy this sport is such a huge part of my life now.  I love the people and the kinds of people its led me to meet.  There really is nothing like pushing your own limits over and over and over again, setting new goals, conquering them and starting over.