Marthas Vineyard RR
Martha's Vineyard 20 miler. I learned a lot about my current fitness level at this race. I learned that I'm in great shape for a half marathon. The drive with Melissa Bair and Zac was a little over an hour. Jumped on the shuttle bus to the ferry. Ferry ride was nice and relaxing. Stood around, numbered my bag and was very confident (unlike others) about what I was wearing. Gun goes off without a warning and very loudly I might add. So loud in fact that I screamed. The first 10 miles were soooooo fun. I felt GLORIOUS! CONFIDENT (again), and sure of my plan. I actually let the fast women in my club go ahead. I was running smart. I was running my own race. The last time I ran this race I did 7:36s (2:31:44). Today sub 7:40s felt easy enough with a serious tail wind. My breathing was easy. I knew the last 10 miles is "where the real work starts" due to the consistent rolling hills and headwind. Dave Reaville reminded me of this as I passed he and his lovely wife Maureen. ...