Race Report: 2017 Peavine Falls Run: Let's Get Fatigued for Muncie 70.3

This story begins with having difficulty with time management, work load, and wanting to get my longer workouts in with Ironman Chattanooga approaching (September 24, 2017). I talked to E3 Tri Coach John Hanna.  I noted to John the details above. He had already commented in a text message upon my noting to him that I was considering Peavine Falls that "that's ok, but you might be a bit fatigued for Muncie". So, now I am behind schedule and feeling the pressure to get the big workouts done. This would mean doing my long run (12 miles) before my long bike (76.5 miles), backwards. Further, it would mean doing the bike 2 days later than planned on Monday, the day before Peavine.

So, I ask John about this further complication and should I continue with plan for Peavine. To which, he says:

I think you should do it all! The end result is IRONMAN! This will be a perfect training block that will launch the body into the holy crap...we are doing this. I want you to go long tomorrow Monday and on the 4th.

So, there you go, I did it. The race was fun. My morning started by chatting with a woman who had not done it before. I described it to her as, "a 10K that is all up then all down, followed by a rolling trail run." I kept it pretty steady on the road. Once we entered the trail, I felt like the 2 people behind me were being held back by my pace, so I let them pass. Within 400 yards, they were holding me back, so I passed. Near the end of the trail, the first of these runners was still on my tail. I offered him the opportunity to pass to which he replied, "I am pacing off of you and barely keeping up, you're good to go." I was feeling good that his just made it better.  I ended feeling strong.

I also realized that I am now a triathlete, not a runner. I knew a couple of the organizers at this race and no one else. I see lots of people I know when I go to a triathlon. Time passes on.....

July 4, 2017: Birmingham, AL Peavine Falls Run 15K, 9.3 Miles
	Distance:	9.3 Miles
	Time:	1:34:40
	Heart Rate:	156
	Pace:	11:47
	Weather:	Scattered Clouds 81° 74% Humidity