Cottonwood Heights Turkey Trot 5K
18:33
5th Overall
1st 26-29 age group
I was feeling pretty sick still today but I really wanted to do well on this race so I gutted it the best I could. I started out just fine letting the rabbits take off. Most came back after the first 1/2 mile. I was about 20-30 yards behind the "pack" of leaders and debated going after them and run with them, but decided to run my pace. The course is hilly and tough. Lots of hills both out and back. 175 ft elevation difference between the start/finish and the turn-around. The wind had a bit of an effect on my time as well. It was warm but pretty windy.
I worked to keep pasing people the whole way and did well picking them off slowly until the finish. I was hoping for a time closer to 17:30 but I am happy with my time considering the tough course and being sick.
Total Time: 18:33
Ave Hr: 186
Max Hr Hit : 196
(Every time I looked at my watch it was around 188-189, but I didn't look during the last push to the finish).
Ran some easy miles after the race cheering on family members and running home. |