This post is waaay overdue! I just re read my last post, and it seems like so long ago. I should really update this more frequently!
I'll try to sum up where I left off in as few words as possible. The qualifying race in Calgary - it was a little frustrating, but a good test in patience and relaxation. It turns out after a few scratches, there were only 5 of us in the prelim, and 5 of us got to move on! We thought maybe they would cancel it, but we had to run it anyway. It wasn't a fast race, and didn't take too much out of me for the next day. I was feeling pretty good the day of the heat. I knew I was in a fast heat and it would be a chance to run a quick time. I felt good through 400 but when I tried to make my move, nothing happened. I'm not sure if it was a mental or physical thing. Regardless, I ran a 2:15 and didn't qualify for the final. Sad but I knew I had 3 more races to prep for so I took a day off, then began my recovery. I enjoyed being a spectator for the rest of the meet but was happy when July 1st rolled around and it was time to race! After Nationals, Heather, Celia and I headed to BC where we stayed at the UBC campus for a few days then the meet hotel in Richmond. I have always loved the Harry Jerome Track Classic in B.C. Last year I was a spectator so I was happy to be part the meet this year. My plan was to stick with the pack, I have a tendency to let them get ahead, then try to make up time in the end, which doesn't always work. This race didn't go quite as planned, I was a little slow through 600, then felt great the last 200 but I was happy it was a 2:10. My next race in Victoria on the 3rd didn't go great, but left me hungry for my next opportunity. The next race was here in Halifax, the Aileen Meagher. It was a stacked field of athletes from many different countries whose seed times ranged from 2:00 to 2:06. I knew it was going to be a fast race and I didn't want to get left behind. I went out with the girls, and hung with them ( still behind them but with them) until 600. I ran a pb through 600, and then finished in a new personal best of 2:09.69. There were many awesome results from the meet and I was happy to have had the chance to compete in front of friends and fans!
I was so excited after this race, and still eager to keep racing. The next weekend I flew to Ottawa for the Ontario Championships. Unfortunately, this race did not go well, but I did get a chance to stay with a good friend I hadn't seen in a long time! Always have to think of the positive!
I was torn between continuing my season but after taking a few days off realized that my body needs some TLC. I'll be in recovery mode for a few weeks. Who knows, I may run the Halifax Bridge Mile, just for fun!
Some decisions to make about next year, but already looking forward to what promises to be another great season of 800's!
Thanks for the support and encouragement!
