This is only the second time I have run this course. The last time was in 2005. My time then was a 2:02. I wasn't sure what my expectations were for this race. I told myself I'd be happy with a 1:55. I didn't think I would run any faster than that. So, I was pretty happy with my race effort!
It was a pretty cool morning. We had to drop off our extra clothing pretty early on, so I was just in my shorts and singlet for quite awhile before the race started.
1-8:48
2-8:54
3-9:01
4-9:00
5-8:52--ran a conservative 5 miles. I picked it up a bit after mile 7.
6-8:45
7-8:40
8-8:23
9-8:17
10-8:19
11-8:05--My asthma was very noticable. Heavy wheezing from here until the end.
12-8:12
13.1-9:06
All in all, I am very pleased with my race efforts!
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