On Pioneer day I had the opportunity to run the Deseret News 10K! I had run it two years prior in 47min 25.5secs. This time around I was slower, but I felt strong and I felt good. No stomach problems, I was hydrated. I prepared myself fairly well. Of course I could have trained a lot more. I was happy that I got under 50 minutes, which isn't too bad. Of course now I am motivated to get faster, much faster.
The route went down South Temple, and passed right by where I live. My parents were outside by the street to cheer for me. I couldn't help but smile when I saw them. I really think that having them there for me gave me more strength.
But.....this was only a 10K, and a preparation for something more. :)
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| Me in the crowd passing my house around mile 3 |
After I finished my run, I went back home, made some posters, and sat outside to wait for my friend Ashley to run by. She ran her very first marathon! I only ran about 6 miles, she ran 26.2! That's insane.
By the time she passed us on South Temple, she had run 23 miles! I was impressed and she looked great. Hopefully having us cheer for her helped push her for those last 3 miles.
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| Motivating posters |
I decided to bike over to the finish line and cheer for her right at the end. I was so proud to see her finish, let me say it again, her FIRST marathon! It truly takes a strong individual to run such a distance. I was certainly inspired.
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| Ashley looking AMAZING after her finish! |
It was a day of running and inspiration. I didn't have someone running the race with me, but I did have people supporting me. Although I only ran about a fourth of what Ashley ran, it was a good start for me to get myself moving in the right direction. And watching one of my friends run her very first marathon has motivated me to take a chance and sign up for something bigger.
So.....I signed up for my FIRST half marathon!!!!! I am gradually getting to the marathon point, and this is a big step for me. I have a little less than 90 days to train and I am so excited to get running and training.
Sometimes you just have to sign up for a race for motivation. Now I have a goal to reach. I have something to work for and I am going to put my heart into this. Signing up for this half is my way of running for something. I am running for a more fit lifestyle, and to accomplish something I've been wanting to do for a long time. I got this!
Let the training begin!
Runaway Girl
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| Ready for the 6AM start time. |
Tuesday July 24th, 2012
Tiegan Hatch #1500 Age 22
Salt Lake City, UT
19/96 Age group 19-24 Female
592/1945 Overall
Gun Time: 50:06.4
Chip Time: 49:40.4
Pace: 8:00/M
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