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West Park Open

October 16, 2008 (Morning)

Exercise Type: Run

Weather: awesome :)

Comments:
The only part of this race that actually felt great was finishing in the top 5 out of 82 runners. I know there wasn't a whole lot of real competition I guess you could say, but for the first time it gave me a chance to know what it would be like to maybe be in the top 5 for state.

I kinda figured out where I am. Naturally, I'm a little more speedy and can start a race off light and quick; but it's that third mile. Especially when no one is in front of you it's like, "hmmm...okay..." and it's pretty easy to get lost from your race pace. The only thing that kept me going was looking up and seeing trees getting closer and closer. The worst feeling in the world is getting passed and it seems to happen to me a lot in x-c. Maybe I should start off slower? I don't know, but sometimes it's easier to not experiment and just do what you're most comfortable with. And for me being as competative as I am I know that I like starting off in the front a little more.

So, it's time for districts.
I wake up every morning and see my goal posted on my mirror saying, "I'm going to state," and I believe it's 110% possible. Our girls' team is acceptionally strong :) I know we can do it