Indoor 3000m

Well as much as I was looking forward to this race I was also looking forward to posting about it. Not even joking, I was hoping I could pull off something decent. I don't think anyone on the team was really expecting PB's, not at this time of year, but still I was thinking I was in good shape and could have a decent run. Well that didn't exactly happen. Two teammates backed out of the race as a result of being sick. I probably should have too becaues I was sick as well but I figured I might as well go for it anyways. Even though it's usually a good experience just to do a race, it really isn't so fun when you can't stop coughing and feel crappy. Anyways, I made up my mind I would suck it up and do it, and I actually had a good attitude about it right up until the race. That's a positive at least, good practice for when it counts. There were three of us in the race, myself, Emily, and a bison girl named Alex. I talked briefly with her before the race and realized I would be the faster one. I didn't really have anyone to worry about but myself, since Ashlyn wasn't there to share the pacing with. I started out with a 42s (?) lap. Not sure, it felt fine but was faster than I should be holding. I was aiming for 46s laps, which would be an 11:30 (my PB from track provincials in June). Slowed it down a bit after that. At the one km mark I was at a 3:55. This would be on pace for an 11:45. A bit disappointing but I was still hoping to go under 12min at this point. By two km I was completely off pace, and I just wanted it to be over. My throat was burning from being sick, the gross track air, and running. I was also coughing and trying to keep going at a respectable pace. Nope, couldn't do it. Finished around 12 and a half. Not even sure. Threw up a bit after and completely felt like crap. Didn't stop coughing basically until I got home and made some tea. Oh well, it was an experience. I was still the first out of three to finish. At least I got to know someone new from the Bisons and had someone to cool down with, which was kind of fun. And it was great to still have friends and others parents at the track to give support, as well as others checking up on me later to see how it went. Good job to the other girls, as well as the guys. Well there you go, here's hoping the next one is better!