Well, I started to look at races for next year when I received an email from Honey Stinger about the Hive Hustle 10 Miler. This is a virtual race opened to their ambassadors. This is a format I have never done before. I will try and find other runners in Nashville to see if they want to run together. They invited 1,000 runners to participate and the swag includes a Pom Pom Beanie, finisher’s medal, honey stinger cracker bar and a live results leader board. The race must be run between December 11th – 14th 2020. This will be the perfect way to finish the year.
I know I can run the distance and my times lately have been pretty fast, but I know that there is always someone faster just as easily as there is someone slower.
When looking at my last several runs of 10 miles or a little more, my times have been as slow as 8:03 and as fast as 7:25 per mile. I would peg my average around 7:45 per mile. There are several variables that I need to consider before I run. Do I run better in the morning or at night? Should I carry hydration or fuel? Do I need to have my phone? Better to have someone run with me or alone? Through the neighborhood or find a flatter course?
I will let you know what I decide. In the meantime, give Honey Stinger a try.
Okay, not their cool swag, but their
Country Road Runner 