Track race 5:31 [5] 1.5 km (3:41 / km)
(sick)
OFSAA SC
Went into this knowing that it was going to be a tough go based on the condition my sick body is in. Regardless of that, I wasn't going to fret about qualifying or getting any crazy spots- I was just happy to be there!
I went out with a little too much ambition and was in 3rd, edging up an inch after each barrier on the girls behind me. Then I got to the first water jump which I butchered. I got onto the steeple and just blanked! I forgot what I was supposed to do and just hopped down on two feet (?!?). Bumped back a bunch after that and just lost the momentum to catch back up to the pack.
After that water jump though, I felt way more confident on my hurdles and water jumps.
Had I not been sick, and did better at that jump I think I could have held my pace and gotten a PB!
After the race I proceeded to cough my lungs up, hacking away at my poor throat which is now raw. :(
I'm not going to sulk about not qualifying for the final, frankly I'm stoked about my time with a sick body! OFSAA has been a phenominal experience in both track and XC, there's nothing like that vibe anywhere else. This season wasn't exactly the 'go out with a bang' kind of season, but that's okay with me. Track is not my primary sport and I'm happy to have even made it this far.
I'm getting emotional because that was my last race for Westdale, but I'm going to save you all from that ;)
Hopefully this bug goes away and I can start training hard for JWOC! :)