Recently I learned a very important lesson the hard way.  DO NOT start too fast.  Maybe some runners can pull it together if they start on the fast side but not me.  I have a much better racing experience when I negative split. I need to start slower and stay steady.  I have spent the past two Saturday’s running in two very different half marathons and had two completely different experiences.  At Soaring Wings I took off too fast and struggled at the end.  I lost all confidence, motivation and focus.  I did not enjoy being a runner that day. One week later I ran in the Midsouth Championship Half Marathon.  I started conservatively and stayed consistent.  I stayed positive and kept my focused and finished strong.  I loved being a runner.

A happy running stride