On my long run on Wednesday Coach and I were discussing the Competitive Edge. What it is and who has it? According to my Coach, it's also called the Rocky Factor. It's an internal feeling that drives an athlete to sacrifice for his/her training. This athlete will go out on race day and will leave everything out of the course. This runner isn't afraid of blowing up and not finishing because he/she will leave nothing to chance.
Not everyone has this competitive edge. Do you?
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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I DO!! I know plenty of people who are "ok" with being middle of the pack. I don't feel like I'm really racing or being competitive unless I bury myself. I've done quite a few crit races and KILLED myself to get in the breakaway and stay there. Sitting down afterwards, drinking a Coke and shaking from the adrenaline is one of the best feelings.
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