Today was my first attempt at fast running since I hurt my hamstring about 4 weeks ago. Starting the race I was a little worried, I just didn't want my hamstring to hurt so much that I would cause more damage to my hamstring. So the goal was too take it easy and just let the pace go where it needed to go. The race went well. My hamstring didn't start hurting until Mile 3 and the pain never became unbearable. So I decided to just keep the pace at 6mins and to just have a good time at the race.
I crossed the finish line right at 60 minutes and 14 secs. Not a bad day considering I'm not at the top of my game. I did have my pride hurt (and they know who they are). All in all, a good race and a good day. Not a bad way to spend my Saturday morning.
About Me
- Renee High
- I grew up in Franklin, Kentucky. I moved to Virginia Beach in 2003 and in 2004 I met the gang at Final Kick. Final Kick quickly became my home away from home. I ran my first marathon in 2005 (Shamrock Marathon). It was one of the most painful and amazing experiences of my life. I ran a 3:07 and I crossed the finish line with bloody heels (the right socks are so important). I couldn't wait to run another marathon and I choose The Richmond Marathon. I loved this race and it's still one of my favorites. Shamrock 2006 was my breakout race. I won it in a time of 2:45:40 and I was ecstatic. I also qualified for the trials with this race. Over the next couple of years I graduated from Nursing school and then eventually received my Master's in Exercise Science. In 2010 I raced the Chicago Marathon in a time of 2:45:26 and again qualified for the 2012 Olympic Trials. This was an amazing day for me. And I can't wait to race in Houston 2012
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