First XC race ever

I have to say it was a lot of fun. I was nervous, but kept it in line to do my best. I honestly don't know what happened after I finished mile 1, it started to get really tiring and my legs were really hard to pick up. As I look back on the race, I know for sure I can do better, but I'm glad I finished and I went all out. For sure my goal for next week at our next race is to just finish and go all out even more no matter how much pain I'm in. Also, racing seems to be very mind enduring because after the race on the cool down I felt fairly well, I mean yea I felt like I just ran a race, but I could have easily ran more if I had the right mind set. I seem to think too much on things. Maybe I shouldn't think about the pain I'll be going through during the race and just say that I feel amazing and run even faster. No matter what, I shall always do my best!