Just a quickie tonight
Turned up for the Super Sunset Series race around Princess Park today. Fortunately by the time the gun went off the temp had come down to about 26 degrees with a bit of a breeze.
I was disgustingly nervous, in fact I was shocked by how nervous I was, it almost crippled me, how stupid is that 
But a stern talking to and I soon settled in.
I was not wearing my footpod because I want to learn to pace myself with only the watch.
The upshot was, I think I ran well, strongly and with good form, it hurt and I was very pleased with my performance after not racing since last November.
The time by my watch - 17:40, much much better than the injury hampered 18:36 at the last Spring into Shape in November ‘06.
Splits
4:08 (eeek)
4:24
4:43 (head wind and a couple of annoying hairpin turns slowed things up)
4:32
Average pace 4:25.
A mate (Mark) was doing the 8Km and hung back slightly to take me through the last 800 metres when it was really starting to hurt. Much appreciated and I even managed to kick at the end and overtake a pretty fit looking guy just before the finish line.
Glad to get the first post pace injury out of the way and am more than happy with my time, I would have been happy with 18 minutes flat. Hopefully it is a portent of better things to come.
Damn nerves though, really wish I could control them.
Alright, I really need to finish packing now.
Yay - well done you!! Must be the sleek ‘go faster’ hair do!
Have a great break…….
Comment by Jo — February 21, 2007 @ 9:38 pm
A great race Em - well done!
Getting close to the “4min km” there girl! Wahoo!
And we’ll see even more from you over winter I’m sure!
More racing experience will help with the nerves too.
Have a great holiday with your brother and sister - you should definately chill and indulge in some ‘treats’ - its good for you occassionally! Enjoy.
And take care. MAR.
Comment by Vicky — February 21, 2007 @ 9:50 pm
That’s a great time Em - well done. Have a great break !
Comment by Andrew(ajh) — February 21, 2007 @ 10:40 pm
Well done on the PB and to state the obvious, “too fast in the first km”, but I suspect you know that now.
Catch ya soon.
Comment by Stu Mac — February 21, 2007 @ 10:46 pm
Well done Em. I kept an eye out for you at the start by must have missed you. That second dog leg was a total pain - far too narrow a track and a pretty dodgy surface too.
Do you find you’re more nervous with evening races? I used to think I’d rather them to getting up early, but I hate having all day to think about running. Much easier to just roll out of bed and do it!
Comment by kathrynoh — February 21, 2007 @ 11:25 pm
Well done Em, congratulations on the PB. 4:08 for the first km, you were flying. Whatever you’re on, I want it. lol
Comment by Steve — February 22, 2007 @ 12:20 am
Wow Em - congratulations! Awesome run, awesome speed!!
Comment by Celeste — February 22, 2007 @ 9:45 am
Em …. great work - didn’t realise you had done a PB …. WOW
And you didn’t chuck ….
Have a great time away ..
Comment by Eat Em — February 22, 2007 @ 10:06 am
What a fantastic time Em…..you must be so pleased.
Have a wonderful time in Qld….don’t forget - your shoe size is my shoe size
Comment by Jaykay — February 22, 2007 @ 10:19 am
Good race Em. As Stu has mentioned, a slightly more controlled first km could have resulted in a quicker final time. Doesn’t matter though - all good practise.
Just more racing will cure the nerves. Try a few 800s on the track
They make longer races feel very ho-hum.
Comment by Ewen — February 22, 2007 @ 1:24 pm
Congratulations- you are so fast.
Comment by sara — February 23, 2007 @ 1:46 pm
Speedy Gonzalas in action
Congrats, fabulous time 
Comment by Lee — February 23, 2007 @ 3:06 pm