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thenewgreen · 4204 days ago · link · · parent · post: Is it still a race if you don't have a chance of winning?
"A rose by any other name would smell as sweet," Right? I also run and participate in "races" from time to time. Like you, I am competing against myself alone. That said, there are a number of small competitions or challenges throughout a race. I'll pick someone that I want to pass or I'll try to bring my pace per mile up etc. These are all mini-goals that help me to achieve the over-arching goal of getting my desired time and in the case of the half-marathon I ran, simply finishing. Be proud and happy trails! Also, welcome to Hubski!