First race.

Ran my first race today - four miles in central park for New York Road Runner's Run for the Parks. They had us corralled according to what we reported our speed to be. i had reported my mile pace as 12 min, so I was in the last corral, which was actually quite nice, b/c we started last and were at the back, but had no rabid speedy Gonzales rushing past us, and I actually got to pass quite a few people. I ran into a couple people from TNT, and one of the coaches was by the reservoir watching the race, and he clapped for me when I went by.

We had a chip tied to our shoelaces that registered when we crossed the start and finish time and then recorded time and speed. I checked the website by my bib number and my total speed was 42:24, making my mile pace 10:36 :) I'll take it! Afterword I grabbed the free bagel, apple, cheese, clif bar, etc and headed over to church. Changed in the bathroom into the race teeshirt and dry yoga pants so was nice and dry. Had coffee and muffins after and then met some friends for lunch. I swear I have eaten way more than 4 miles worth of carbs today - I either need to start taking it easy, or keep training after the tri- lol. Came home and crashed for a few hours then cleaned and watching Torchwood from last nite *sniff*

Now it's 11:30PM and I'm ready to start my day. *headdesk*

Tomorrow is the first swim practice with wetsuit, so I'm afraid I'll have to skip my new book club's first meeting, esp as we only have about 3 swim practices left.