Capture The Hill
I had been dreaming… sliding down a sandy cliff – the sand between my toes. This was much nicer than running uphill on hard pavement for a mile.
Alas, the Butte To Butte race does not have any sandy cliffs - just a grueling 1 mile beast.
Last time I ran this race, I made two unfortunate mistakes:
Taking off to fast and then taking on the hill like a 100 meter sprinter.
This year I shall respect the hill (Donald Street Hill) and bow down with a deliberate saunter...then take off like a rocket.
I will beat the last time of 55 mins!
Good Luck to all the runners in there July 4 races! I see some big prize money at the Peachtree this year.
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7 comments:
Good luck in the race! It sounds grueling but fun. I hope it cools down a bit for you. You sound like you have a good plan and I am sure you'll do well.
Thanks lisa. Picking up my race packet later today : )
Best of luck, Kara! "Start Slowly. Finish Strongly!" Kenny Moore wrote that when he signed my Bowerman book.
I know you'll do great!
Wow..Butt to Butt ! Opps, I meant Butte to Butte. Sounds like a fun race to be in. I agree with Makita's comment. Go nice and easy in the beginning and go strong to the end. I look forward to your post race report. GOOD LUCK !
Thanks makita and ted - I will try and follow your advice... But that start line energy is contagious!
Wow I love your blog!
I am starting a blog to track my progress training for my first marathon (Chicago) and to help fundraise for the Ronald McDonald House (my sorority's official philanthropy).
I was hoping you could check it out and possibly add me to your blog roll or maybe give me a little shoutout on your blog?
Thanks so much for your support!
Kara, I ran a race on Thanksgiving, it was only a 5K but it had a killer hill like that in the first mile. I remember the pain, and thinking, is it ever going to end?! I am sorry it was so hot on the actual race day for you.
As I write this, I know you are in Canada, hope you are enjoying yourself.
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