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State Camp Time Trial

July 25, 2012 (Morning)

Exercise Type: Run

Weather: cool

Comments:
7.3 miles on a hilly gravel road;
Gen and I were together for the first half until the turnaround. She started to pull away, and I didn't go with her. I made excuses telling myself she has been running 20 miles a week more than me so she's in better shape, and then I let her get away. I'm pretty disappointed about that. I really need to work on not making excuses..I do that a lot. I think I'm afraid to make a breakthrough or to just go for it because I know it will hurt. I need to practice focusing on rhythm, breathing, and positive sayings instead of the pain. Even though Gen beat me by close to 20 seconds, I'm happy with my time (55:53) because my pace (7:39) was almost 30 seconds faster than the last time I did it (2 years ago - 8:04).