I decided to put all of my runs during the camp into one entry. I loved the camp. It was a very fun experience. The first day was just an easy 3 miles. I could tell almost right away that the oxygen was different and it would have to be something I would have to get used to for awhile.
The second day was our long run. We did a 8 mile run. I became very light-headed. That and the rain was a combonation that made me fall behind from the "faster" group but I was still ahead of the other group on the way up. I never stopped on my own, which, I feel, is a very good thing for me. There were a lot of hills on this run which also helps me with my hill problems. On the way back I stayed with the "faster" group and finished it strong! We did a easy 3 mile run that afternoon.
The third day we did a 5 mile hill run. Again I got light-headed and had the same situation with placing as I did the day before. I also had the same situation as the day before on the way back. I hope soon that hills will no longer be a problem for me. We did another 3 mile run in the afternoon.
Today we did a easy 5 mile run. I stayed up with the "faster" group and stayed with them. I got a little light-headed close to the end but I stayed strong and finished hard.
I hope the reason I kept on getting light-headed was because of the oxygen change and not that I am becoming a wimp or getting sick. I will keep on working hard and I will give all that I got to get where I need to be to help the team the most.
I loved doing this trip and I am glad I got to do it atleast once. | 