I made my goal of finishing in the top 10 at the U.S. Cross
Country Championships by coming in 10th, just a couple places, and a
few seconds, out of making the world cross country team. When I first looked at who was entered in the
race, I thought I could have a good day and finish 20th. The field was very deep and included four
Olympians.
I started out conservatively, in about 20th
place, and after the first 2k loop, I started to slowly pick people off. I was in a great zone most of the race, just
short of redlining, but moving well and not in pain. Unfortunately, my spike came untied at 4k,
and I decided to spend a few precious seconds tying it in order to save my
feet. When I got back up, a few people
had passed me, but I tried to hang onto Sarah Hall, who had also started
farther back and was now making her way up through the race. I got back into a good rhythm, but my
shoelace came untied again with 2k to go.
I decided to let it stay untied as I was starting to redline and didn’t
think I could make up the ground I would lose.
I worked hard the last k to pass Hall and McKaig, but they got me,
although I did manage to outkick Brianne Nelson the last straight away. Meghan Peyton also had a great race,
finishing in 13th, just a little bit off me.
Starting out conservatively
Tired!
Awards for Top 10
I ran 27 seconds faster than last year on the same course in
softer and sloppier conditions. I’m
excited to see what I can do on the track!
Results:
Nice work my friend!! Congrats :)
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