First race of 2014 was the Bockfest 5k. The course itself didn't take us through very scenic parts of town, but it was a popular race to coincide with the weekend's festivities. Considering I didn't run a whole heck of a lot during the winter months this race wasn't too bad. The free beer and cheese coneys at the finish weren't too bad either ;)
Second race of 2014 was the Soaring Eagle 5k; a small race with maybe 50 total participants. The course wound through the local Boy Scout campground and due to all the rain was a muddy mess.
Within the first mile of the race, I was the first female with the second female close behind. I knew I needed to keep up a good pace in order to finish first female, and I was able to do that for 3 miles....ugh. In the last .1 of the race she (the 14 year old who beat me) turned it on and I just didn't have anything left. Ended up finishing 2 seconds behind her for second overall female and first in my age group.
Obviously I'm frustrated with my race. I could have run harder and faster and held on for the last few seconds. Hopefully this will serve as the motivator I need to get my butt in gear!
