Did a 25KM race yesterday - my first mid-distance one for a while - and to be honest, it was one of the worst races I've ever run. A serious lack of preparation, heat and humidity, and cramping (non-fatal) all contributed to a dismal time of 2:58 hrs.
I'd be the first to admit that laziness, lethargy, and a whole host of excuses for not putting in sufficient mileage were the usual culprits.
Next up, a 30KM race in October, and I'll be more amenable to getting off my butt and doing some serious training before I embarrass myself further. Wish me luck!
On a side note, I wonder how good those Newton shoes are ....
