Not unlike last year, the Chickasaw 15k came up as a perfect tuner for an early season race. This year large changes have taken place in the lives of Team Stevens - starting a new job at Swiftwick, new house and a new babe on the way - travel and lots of training.
I was glad to represent - Nashville Fleet Feet and Swiftwick, wearing Aspire 12s and my yellow FF singlet.
The race started and I went out hard and fast gapping the pack early and after a mile no one was in sight. I felt strong through 6 miles and towards the hilly section, but my heart rate jumped through my head as I made it up the later climbs. I heard a twig break behind me and a lone runner was making gains on me on the ascent. He got me and passed in the final miles. Finished second overall, not a bad day- my son and wife and father in law were at the finish with hot coffee and hugs. I am blessed beyond measure.
In Christ,
Jadyn
