Raining cats and dogs all morning. I looked at the weather radar on the drive down and there was a big cell right over Ogden. It didn't disappoint at the start, headwind and pouring. I decided on a 6:20 pace considering my fitness and ran almost right on except for some fade on the last two miles. No Garmin today and enjoyed the absence. Good race for me, on the pace I want and pretty relaxed. The slower pace today meant I was way back in the pack today, but with the continuous rain and wind it ate up the field. This run was passing people the entire 26 miles since I was so slow at the start. At 16 miles I came up to Walter who was weaving about the road. I walked with him for a few minutes and it was a close call for me to not call it off and find some help. But he answered some questions good and I got back to work. Total downer to see him walking. I felt today was a 2:35 for him. Hats off to the lead pack. Some great times considering what the run was like.
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