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I’ve Finally Learned How to Execute Running Races Well
As a runner, I have usually been someone who executes poorly during races. For people that don’t run, it means I would choke during big time events and runs. I wouldn’t run as well as my coaches would know me capable of. I wouldn’t finish the race well and I would let dozens of people sprint past me at the line. If you see pictures of me running, I usually look like I’m about to pass out and in the worst pain in the world.
This is how I used to look when I was running, back in high school. As you can see, I’m grimacing like I really need to use the bathroom in all my past photos.
I ran a race yesterday that went pretty well for a humid and windy day. I ran 56:14 in a 10-mile race. I know I am capable of better, but with a strong headwind for miles 6–8 in the race, it was a good effort all things considered and I did the best I could. On a more vanity-related note, I look pretty relaxed and steady in my newer photos, especially when you compare them to the old ones.
