2PM start with 52-54F and 40% humidity. Perfect conditions apart from the wind which was quite strong at some parts. The start line was packed and I had to work my way very hard to pass a lot of people in the first 1/2 mile. The course was not easy. From 1.5 to 3.5 it was a constant climb. We also faced some head wind at this part of the course. It flattened some till 4 mile and then it was net decline but with some up slopes on the way. The average pace was just below 7 minutes per mile. Unbelievable.
mile 1: 6:35 (opps)
mile 2: 7:03 (some up hill)
mile 3: 7:17 (all uphill, head wind)
miles 4 & 5 :13:59 (7:00 average)
mile 6 + 0.2miles finish : 8:09 (6:48 pace) (mostly down hill)
Place over all: 75/950
Place in age group (M 35-39): 12/66
I still can't believe my time. It was definately the hardest race I ever done. After the race my older son did the 1 mile run. He's gonna be 8 years old soon. His time was 8:13. I'm very proud of him. | 