The day was perfect. We reached in time to collect our packets and warm up. I started the race really really slow. I was worried about my shin splints. I had the shin and calf sleeve on and was in my old shoes. (Am a little skeptical of the new Nikes). I guess the combination of the sleeve, old shoes, proper warm up and the ultrasound I'd done last week helped. Minimal splint pain...or rather tolerable splints I should say. The terrain was pretty hilly, I should say (or 'hillier' than I practised). But somewhere midway, I thought, it's okay...just let go and stop. But for some reason I didn't. It was nothing to do with 'saving face' or determination or anything of the kind. I just went on I guess. Good for me!
I badly wanted to finish the race within the hour. Even during the practice runs, it never occurred to me to go beyond 60mins. But I finished in 61:23. So a little disappointing, but very satisfying I should say. Hey! You got to see where I come from. A little शाबाशी certainly is due. :)
Madhura and I finished at exactly the same time.
And this thing IS addictive. I cannot wait for the next one. Where? When? Did not register as yet.
Just for posterity, here's a snapshot of the results:
A nice sumptuous breakfast followed by good sleep and a movie in the evening with wife and friends. Nice!
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Buddy, you got 12th place!!!. Wow!. Good good. Keep Running, not Keep walking (Johny walker :)).
ReplyDeleteOn other (funny)side, if you were to run here in Bangalore, for 61 mins.. we would be together in the middle of the herd!
Thank you Ravi. Though at present I am not looking at competing. Just happy with the fact that I am able to stick to a routine.
ReplyDeleteWell...'walking' is always an option. :-)