Race started at 6AM, winds calm, temperature about 70' and no sun until after the race was finished.
I rode up with my neighbors the Reeves. It was nice to relax on the way over to the race. I was hoping to run at a 5:59 pace or faster. I achieved my goal. I ran at a 5:50 pace according to Garmin which also said I ran 6.25 miles.
| Mile 1 |
5:27 |
| Mile 2 |
5:27 |
| Mile 3 |
5:55 |
| Mile 4 |
5:56 |
| Mile 5 |
5:50 |
| Mile 6 |
6:18 |
| Mile 6.2 |
6:06 |
I was only 3 seconds behind 3rd place in my age division. With about 3/4 of a mile left I knew I was going to accomplish my goal and didn't have further insentive to run extra hard to the finish. Also, I don't know who is in my age division or what place I was in. I think as I get older I lose some of my competitivness. I need a good rivalry to get me to push to the limits at the end of a race. It would be way cool to see at every mile marker what overall place you are in and your age division position.
Saw a lot of neighbors and a few running friends at the finish. I saw the two Kenya type runners battleing for 1st place in the marathon. The guy in 2nd passed the 1st place guy with only 1 block left. It was fun to watch.
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