Park City Trail Series Part 2

The next part of the series was a 10K.  This was the distance I was used to for a trail run so I wasn't too worried.  

I got to the race a little later than I had anticipated.  After I got my bib # and such I made sure to go get in the bathroom line so I'd have enough time before the run actually started. I was getting antsy as the time kept going by and the line felt like it was barely moving.  By the time I got through the line and out of the bathroom there was little time left.  I also noticed that one of the covers on my earbuds had fallen off and I had no clue where it went (maybe down the toilet, maybe just on the road, or maybe it was never there when I left the house).  Not only that, but I didn't have time to really think and the race started.

Because I was at the back of the pack, it took me some time to work my way through the crowd.  The trail isn't that wide and I didn't want to trip anyone, including myself.  Sometimes I was in the brush just so I could pass people.

Once I got into a fairly good rhythm, I was feeling pretty good.  I felt strong and was enjoying it.  I don't know what mile it was, but my stomach was acting up and I knew I would have to start walking. I felt as if all that work was for nothing.  I'm glad I walked though because I was in quite a bit of pain.  Luckily there was a water station and I made sure to get water.  I walked a little bit further and finally started running once I felt more comfortable.

When I started running again all I could think was "I have to make up a lot of time".  I had goals set. I really wanted to place well in my age group and I wanted to get an hour or under with my time.  So I ran and pushed through. 

I knew I was coming to the end so I tried to speed up a pace little by little.  Once I turned the corner and saw the big finish balloon I pushed myself however I could and eventually started sprinting at a point where I knew I wouldn't burn out.

I finished.

The race itself was awesome.  And they actually announced from the beginning that the course was longer than a 10K.  It ended up being 6.7 miles.  I ran 0.5 more than I was expecting when I woke up this morning.  And I can't complain because I love running.  

Despite all the craziness that happened before and during the race, I was happy.  My friend Chase had come to support me which was awesome and definitely motivated me more.

Chase!

I also won some skull candy headphones in the raffle!  I guess that seems appropriate considering what happened with my other earbuds.

Skully Candy

Next up I have the 15K and I'm pumped.  I'm way nervous because I've never raced this distance before, but that's part of the excitement.  I'm doing something new and that's exciting.

Wish me luck!

Runaway Girl

Tiegan Hatch
Bib #113
10K (6.7 miles)
Time: 1:05.56.3
Age Group F 20-29: 9/32
Overall Female: 53/183
Overall: 110/285