Santa Monica/ Venice Christmas formal run event (6th year)
10k- Cold (45), drizzly 7:30am start- Finished in 58:26- 9:24 pace
5k- cold (47), RAINING 9:15am start- finished in 30:02- 9:45 pace
I've done this event for many years- and in most years I have gained a PR at it. This year that was not the case. I also wasn't trying for a PR, since I wasn't really ready for the mileage. It was more my personal holiday tradition, gaining miles in my training plan, and just having a moment. I did try to make sure I didn't slow down more then necessary though.
Making sure I was wearing the right gear was a challenge in these weather conditions- one moment I would be starting to over heat, then a gust of wet wind would come up and I was cold again. The second event, when it was REALLY raining was even more challenging- my rain gear kept me warm, but it also did not keep me dry (ironically) so I lost either way.
I do feel better about how I can handle 9.3 miles at this stage though. I was worried I wouldn't be able to make it, but my years of practice have proven my strength yet again.
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