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Center of the Nation Series Half Marathon Day #3 – South Dakota

September 21, 2015 by MCM Mama 22 Comments

Center of the Nation Series Half Marathon – South Dakota
September 16, 2015
2:21:20

Temp: Low 50s-low 60s and sunny

CON outfit 5
What I wore: hat, tank top, Skirt Sports Happy Girl Skirt(this is an affiliate link),
PROCompression socks, and Altra Running One^2 (affiliate link).

South Dakota Start

There was a lot to love about this day’s course. It was only 6 laps, but it had a long out and back and a short out and back. For some reason, the short out and back seemed really easy, so it felt like I’d barely begun running and I was halfway. It was a lovely day out and I finished before the wind picked up.  The course had a only one real hill on it and it was actually a nice break for my legs. But the course was all concrete! While I had my fastest race of the series here, I ended the race feeling really beat up. I aggravated the side of my foot and wondered if I’d be able to run again the next day.

 

South Dakota group start

The good:

  • I ran a large portion of the race with one of the marathoners.
  • The temperature was a great.
  • I felt incredibly strong the entire race.
  • The awesome runners continued to amuse me (we counted laps with rubber bands…)

CON rubber band small

  • I got to run with a fellow Skirt Sports ambassador for a lap.
  • Beer Geek got to have a massage while I ran.

South Dakota Massage

 

South Dakota Course

The bad:

  • I continued to be unable to eat during the race, which means I ran my 3rd half in a row on a few bites of rice krispy treats and some Gatorade.
  • I also developed a cough that continued to bother me for the rest of the series – except when I was running.

South Dakota finish

The ugly:

  • The concrete chewed me up and spit me out. I hurt in places I’ve never hurt before from running.

Center of the Nation sign

 

Center of the Nation South Dakota medal

After the race, we headed out for a bunch of site seeing. On our way to Mt. Rushmore, we stumbled on a couple of brewpubs.

Sick n Twisted brewery

And then we, of course, had to get a Mt. Rushmore selfie.

Mount Rushmore

We did a drive by of Crazy Horse, and then it was on to the next town for race #4!

Three down, three to go! Read about the first two races: Montana and North Dakota.

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  1. CARLA says

    September 21, 2015 at 5:42 am

    you SO SO SO AMAZE ME WITH ALL THIS.
    and Im now off to search yer blog and see if the husband ever wrote a post for you about your racing??
    if not Id love to read his perspective.
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  2. Tina Muir says

    September 21, 2015 at 5:46 am

    I am with Carla, I couldn’t do it! You are a tough cookie, and it is admirable. You should be proud, we are proud, and it says a lot that you were able to share so many good points with us after feeling that bad. That is admirable 🙂 Way to go!
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  3. Deborah Brooks @ Confessions of a Mother Runner says

    September 21, 2015 at 8:40 am

    Running on concrete for that long kills me too! I could never do half of what you did last week. Amazing and crazy! Congrats
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  4. bri says

    September 21, 2015 at 8:41 am

    Well done on your race!! Also CUTE race outfit… love the skirt and arm warmers!

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  5. courtney @ eat pray run dc says

    September 21, 2015 at 9:19 am

    loving this series! you look so happy!
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  6. Mar @ Mar on the Run says

    September 21, 2015 at 10:27 am

    man alive – that’s impressive! love the Mt. Rushmore selfie 🙂
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  7. Margo says

    September 21, 2015 at 10:27 am

    OMG I am so jealous. I would love to go to South Dakota. Looks like a beautiful place to be!
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  8. Laura says

    September 21, 2015 at 10:27 am

    Love the tank top and the skirt! Very cute!!
    Congrats on the next half marathon!!

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  9. Nicole @ Fitful Focus says

    September 21, 2015 at 11:16 am

    You are incredible!! Can’t wait to hear about the next one!
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  10. Kristin says

    September 21, 2015 at 11:33 am

    Awesome job and a wonderful view at the end! we all have rough race days but you did it!!
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  11. Carmy says

    September 21, 2015 at 12:02 pm

    Ugh – sucks about the cough but way to power through it!
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  12. Marcia says

    September 21, 2015 at 1:58 pm

    I’m exhausted just reading this. Yay for Mount Rushmore though. And a really cute outfit.
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  13. Ange @ Cowgirl Runs says

    September 21, 2015 at 2:18 pm

    Six in six days sounds so badass and awesome.
    Can’t wait to read about the others 🙂

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  14. Wendy@Taking the Long Way Home says

    September 21, 2015 at 5:04 pm

    I have really enjoyed following you on this journey. Better you than me, I say! Although it would almost be worth it for the cute skirts you’ve been sporting!
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  15. Becki S says

    September 21, 2015 at 5:33 pm

    Hope your body is starting to feel better! I am so impressed with you and enjoying following your adventure.
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  16. Kathryn @ Dancing to Running says

    September 21, 2015 at 6:51 pm

    This race series that you’re completing is quite impressive. I can’t wait to read the next installment! Way to go, rock star!
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  17. Jenn says

    September 21, 2015 at 8:11 pm

    What a cool concept for a series! I would love to be able to do something like this!

    You rock!
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  18. Sue @ This Mama Runs for Cupcakes says

    September 21, 2015 at 9:00 pm

    Ouch, running on concrete has got to hurt for that long. You are amazing. I know I say that in every comment, but I seriously mean it! You rock!
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  19. jill conyers says

    September 22, 2015 at 4:46 am

    Oh. The post race massage. Feels so good 🙂
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  20. HoHo Runs says

    September 22, 2015 at 9:15 am

    Ouch! Concrete. I hope your foot was OK later. I love your arm sleeves! And the selfie at Mt. Rushmore. Awesome job!
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  21. rachel says

    September 22, 2015 at 9:53 am

    I am sorry you had a few ugly moments during yoru race… btu this DOES sounds like a super fun race series. Oh all the sights to see! 🙂
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  22. Patty @ Reach Your Peak says

    September 23, 2015 at 10:22 am

    Nice job! This is so awesome you’re going to different states and running – that is what my mom and I Want to do but we have yet to get out of the tri-state area lol (well chicago in a few weeks will be our first time). I’d love to go to mt. rushmore!
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