Our rain luck ran out tonight and we got a little wet as we did a lap around Greenlake. And on top of that, I stepped in a huge puddle right at the beginning of the run. The coaches claimed that the wicking socks they suggested we buy would actively dry out if they got wet - I hope so since my right foot was totally waterlogged.
The good news is that I made through the full 40 minutes without needing to stop due to my IT band. It did start to tighten up towards the end of the run, but I focused on my posture, my stride length and how I was placing my foot and all of that helped keep the tightness from escalating into serious pain.
I was also very cognizant about not "racing" anyone. I ran my own pace and didn't worry about keeping up with anyone or trying to pass anyone. For someone who has never taken part in any real competitive activities, I'm extremely competitive and it's been difficult to not slip into that mode as I run. I have had to pay as much attention to not competing as I have to maintaining my form.
Run stats: 40:13 min. | 3.88 miles | 10:22/mile average pace
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