42nd ANNUAL TIMED RUN
LP RUN
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RUN FOR 33 1/3 MINUTES (33:20)
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That is the LP race I ran tonight. A friend and I signed up to run an LP race. That means that we ran for 3 1/3 minutes - just like the speed of an LP. We ran laps on a track and the person who ran the most laps in the time frame, won. Unfortunately, I had a number of excellent runners in my age group, so I did not place. But, It was a good event to get my feet wet with.
Well, I had been a bit nervous today. Not because I was neccesarily concerned about how I was going to do, but just nervous about the whole race scene. I haven't been in that arena since HIGH SCHOOL! But, I went in with a goal, knew the pace I could run, and stuck to that. I am very happy with my success. There were lots of VERY good runners there. I kept to my pace and completed the number of laps I had set out to. I am very proud of myself that I actually competed.
My friend and I are planning a few more events for the year. We are going to try a triathalon in June and one in September. I am happy that i have someone to work with towards these goals. Although we do not work out on the same level, we are able to still work towards the same goal "together".
I will keep you up to date on my race progress. Now go out there and get some exercise