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[runnergirl08-blog1]

Not quite as far as I wanted to run, but it was 55• and absolutely perfect running weather this morning! Leaves falling, quiet... ahhhhh. These are the days I love training! • • • #running #morningrun #runsrc #travelingrunnergirl https://www.instagram.com/p/BnwZiMEHUdIXrMdSRsaJyw2tnRiGVtK0wdhhew0/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1jkjwt8ollj52

[runnergirl08-blog1]

Ran a 10k cold today. Haven’t been able to train due to the air quality for 2 weeks. But I ran it in 1:01:15, shaving 4 mins 6 seconds off my time from last year, and finishing 9th in my age group; 49th overall. Also had my first visit to a medical tent ever (sickeningly painfully blister - I need new socks). Hoping to get my time down under an hour next year. It’s weird; this is only the 2nd 10k I’ve ever run. I’ve done tons of 5ks and half marathons, though! • • • #runnerlife #runyourracepenny #travelingrunnergirl #runsrc https://www.instagram.com/p/BmrP3h6DPAO/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=jz9mzfnjxg0l

[runnergirl08-blog1]

Obligatory post-race pic. This was probably my ugliest race ever. Ugly running is a lot like ugly crying: you aren’t ever prepared for it, it feels even worse than it looks, and you are exhausted when it’s over. I ran this half marathon in 2:27:40. My 3rd fastest time. I ran 11 miles with a rib out, unable to breath properly. But I finished. And the ugly running eventually ended. And I had B with me. Today was for him, since he gets up at 6am on holidays just to drive me to my races, 4:30am on my birthday to run with me, and always encourage me. Of course I said yes when he asked me to run this race 10 days ago! Now I recover for 2 weeks before my next half marathon! • • • #runsrc #runnerlife #finishingstrong #travelingrunnergirl