Time of day 10:00 PM
Distance 9.40 mi
Distance WU/CD 2.50 mi
Comments Ragnar Day 1
Had some time between the start of the race and my first leg. Took that opportunity to try and jog and the transition zones to loosen up the legs from the long bus ride in the morning and the van ride to Maryland. Probably totaled around 2 miles total before my start, with half a mile after for cool down before falling asleep in the van
First leg was 9.4 on a fairly flat course in the woods on some canal-like path. Unbelievably foggy, could barely see even with the headlamp. Got out quick in under 5:20, mostly because I didnt feel like I was moving at all with the low visibility. I was running a consistent effort the whole way, but couldnt describe any of the scenery as it was just me, darkness, and pain. Mentally torturous. right after about 6.3 miles I hit a dirt path. Still flat but with many soft mudd spots spread just enough apart to allow me to pick back up to speed before hitting the brakes in deep mud. managed to keep around 5:45-50 for the soft trails. after 9 miles I turned off onto a pavement road that climbed up and wrapped around to the transition zone. almost died on the hill but sucked it up and fought to the line. Good start to the race, but probably a little too aggressive this early on considering the hours and difficulty of each leg. Ill take it.
powered by RunPartner.com
No comments:
Post a Comment