So I ran pretty good for being injured I feel like I'll never run injury free (big sigh). Before the race Brent and I walked up the trail behind the porta poties boy they smell. When we met up with Bethany and Paul it was so fun to meet buddies from blog they are really nice. Then Brent had to go.. and there was big long lines at porta poties so we ran up towards the start to one lone potie with no line. Then we waited a while for the start it was nice to have Brent to talk to usually he runs the half.
First mile ran good, felt relativly pain free and kept Brent in sight which means I'm doing ok for me. About 7:50 pace.
Second mile the hill did in my breathing which was the bigest problem for me this time. Pace 8:30.
Third mile I had to walk awile to use my quick acting inhaler (you have to hold your breath for 10 seconds, if I'm breathing hard I can't hold my breath that long). I didn't look at my watch again so I don't know my pace.
Forth mile my breathing was a little better tried to pick it up. So glad to turn that corner and see the water stop. Took a cup then since I could catch my breath I used my inhaler again, I wonder if some sort of pollen was out down there to cause my bad asthma.
Finally I saw the finish and also saw Brent I was so happy to see both!
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