I came into the race intending to do better than I have in a few years. I did. I have done a few track workouts where I targeted doing 400s under 2:00 and 200s under 0:55. They paid off. I mentally reminded myself when I felt it was getting tough during this race that the track workouts felt like I couldn't get to the end of the interval, but I always did. So, I paid attention to pace if it started wane, I put some wax on it.
Results
 November 5, 2022: Birmingham, ALVulcan Run 10K, 6.2 Miles | ||
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 | Distance: | 6.2 Miles |
| Time: | 59:49 | |
| Heart Rate: | 169 | |
| Pace: | 9:38 | |
| Weather: | Mostly Cloudy 66° 78% Humidity | |
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| Race Certificate |
And to top of the year, I qualified for the 2023 USA Triathlon Nationals and I am planning to go.
Addendum Thanks to Pictures Taken Shared on Marathon Runs
Courtesy of my friend Suman Silwal
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| Before I notice Suman with Camera while looking tired and working hard. Ignore the old loose skin |
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| Alright spotted Suman and building up the greeting, ready for picture pose. Notice the right arm (your left), is looking more muscular and less covered in loose skin! |
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| Full on, happy, "Hey, Suman" greeting! |
In animation now:
