First Dam Run 10K 37:39
I went out with the goal of breaking my previous 10K PR of 38:06 and did it. After a quick 1/2 mile warm-up I lined up and it was show-time. I started out right on track with a 6:10 first mile. About that time the 5K guys turned off and we never saw them again. I was hoping most of the fast guys would turn off but only 2 did. That left me in 8th Place. I ran the next mile in 6:00. The next mile had a pretty good climb in it that slowed me a bit and I ended up with a 6:20 mile (3 mi in 18:30). So far, so good, time to start picking off people. I stepped it up just a tad and ran basically 6:00 mile pace all the way to the 6 mile marker picking off a few people. I hit the 6 mile in 36:30 exactly with no one in front of me and about a 15 second gap to the guy behind me. I picked it up as hard as I could and crossed in 37:39. The chip time showed 37:41 but was off so I am calling it 37:39. Fourth Place Overall and third in my age group. I felt that I ran solid even running a negative split which is a first for me. My HR was pegged around 182-185 the whole time (after the initial 1/2 mile) so I feel like I gave it my best.
Those Interested in seeing the course click HERE (this was created courtesy of Paul Petersen) Thanks Paul!
Max HR: 192 (last mile or so)
Ave HR: 182
Total Time: 37:39
Did an easy 2.5 miles after to cool down. | 
