Volition 1/2 Marathon Recap
Some races just cannot catch a break. Really, what are the
chances of a hurricane roaring through the Carolinas on the same weekend as
this race for two consecutive years? Such is the life for the Volition Run ½ and
5k.
Runners were greeted with a steady rain and gusty winds
throughout the race morning. If there was one perk, the runners got a tail wind
on the mostly downhill out portion of the course. However, they paid dearly for
it on the way back. The rain picked up and gusting wind slammed into them like
a wall.
A couple of my Hoka/Charlotte Running Club team mates: Caleb
and John came up to try their luck. John and I ran together through about 6
miles. He was feeling pretty good considering he just came off the Erie
Marathon a couple of weeks ago. He
picked up the pace, and I didn’t want any part of it. This was the first time
that I have raced since the Charleston Distance Run on Labor Day week.
I have been attempting to nurse this hamstring back to a
healthy status while attempting get ready for the Marshal Marathon in November.
As you might expect, my efforts have been less than successful either in the healing
process or preparing for the marathon.
This showed today.
I went out easy and then faded toward the end. My last 3
miles were 7:10, 7:08, and 6:59. Finished 7th overall with a time
1:29:13. Good for 2nd in my age group.
I do want to give a shout out to Lisa W. for her second overall
finish. She had been sick this week but showed her mental toughness this morning.
And a big kudos go to Whitney and Dennis. Given all the
hoops and huddles that they have overcome to make this race happen, they
deserve a huge pat on the back for their efforts.
Next up for me is the Big South 5k in a couple of weeks.
See you at the races,
The Cool Down Runner
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