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Warrior Classic

October 1, 2011 (Morning)

Exercise Type: Run

Weather: Excellent

Comments:
I felt sick the night before, bad-cough, runny-nose and sore throat. Felt the same in the morning, and got some sleep on the bus. Finally arrived, and it was nice to see Liz and get new uniforms. I didn't expect much from myself this race. Funny to see my old friend from elementary and middle school, Joseph Bowers who won the JV race.

But when the race started, I got out great! I was next to Ryan for about the first mile, and I realized I probably went out to fast during it. I did fine and the 2nd mile I passed a couple more guys. After the 45 degrees of hell, my legs could barely move and get past the other hills. I saw Nick and Taylor and thought I'm doing alright. That all fell apart though after those long down-hills. The most painful side-stitch all season attacked me. It was so unbearable and painful that I wanted to quit the race and just hide. But I decided to keep going and finish despite the embrrassment of my racing. 20:11, haven't got a time like that since my first JV race. I might have gotten the side-stitch from drinking gatorade to keep my mouth from drying up. I'll remember to not do that again.

Horrible race, wish I could erase it from existence. The trip and hanging out with XC team was worth it though. Dylan, Stephen and Molly I thought really tore it up.