Allergist/Race Preparations

I wanted to run on Wednesday as my final prep for Saturday's race, but i was feeling very tired like i might be getting sick. At any rate, I have not worked out, resting all the rest of the week. On Friday I went to an allergist for the first time and after having drops put on both my forearms, soon had welts up and down the arms. I am allergic to dust, mold, dogs, cats, ragweed, and many, many types of trees. I am going back for more testing next week, I think this helps explain my coughing over the last many years.

Anyway, I am still set to race. It will be overcast and drizzly. I looked at last year's times and unfortunately, they show plainly that I will be lapped in this two laps around the reservoir race, and will have to have the indignity of passing the finish line on my first pass through while the leaders break the tape and the fans cheer. Last year the top runner ran a 5:15 mile pace. I am hoping for an 11:00 mile pace. I am going just strictly to finish and will likely employ some walking. Not because I don't think I can make it running all the way -- I know I can. I just don't want to overdo myself and ruin training. I will be taking this strictly as a long run.