Quote Originally Posted by redrhodie View Post
Today Indigoiis' race is happening in my town. My plan was to go out and cheer her on, but with 45-mph wind gusts and torrential rain, I'm staying in! I'm still routing for you, Indi! Hope you make it--it's ugly out there!
I did it! It was cold wet and miserable but I was properly dressed (thanks y'all), properly trained (thanks hal), properly fed, rested and hydrated, properly supported (thanks husband) and kept myself conservative at 9-10 minute miles, finishing at 2:10 (clock time, though the official times not listed yet.)

Oak, I know what you mean - I probably could have pushed a little harder too but this being my first, I wasn't sure where I stood. But when I got done, besides being cold, I felt great, which means I probably could have run a little faster.

But I am pretty happy with the job I did, considering the weather! It was crazy! But I actually love Newport most in this kind of weather, so, it was very beautiful and it being the town I grew up in, very nostalgic as well.

Happy to be home with the woodstove!

Full report later...