Sandy Classic 5K. 17:00 AM - 13 Dimple Dell/Sandy. Got up a little later than planned, but I still wanted to get most of my mileage in before the race. But didn't really care how much that was. Ran down to the city hall by going up to Granite Park and running the Dimple Dell Gully all the way down. I took it super easy, but it as nice to be off the roads and on a good soft trail. My legs and mind were just super spent and I know if I didn't change my attitude I was in for a real crappy run. Got to the start and bumped into Rob and then found my fam, changed my shoes and warmed up just a little with my girls. The race was totally different than last year - which ended up being good for the win, but bad for the time. It went out super slow. By about 1/4 mile I had the lead and it looked like no challengers even though I was taking it pretty conservative - knowing I am not as in fast shape as last year. Hit the mile in 5:36, was 5:10 last year. So my 33 sec slower time was almost all in this mile. Pushed the second mile a bit and it was a bit quicker than last year; I think in the 5:teens. Tried to push the third mile. Glanced back and saw Blake of Alta not way back, so I wanted him to know he didn't have a chance and shouldn't even try. So I pushed pretty hard on the uphill side of the mall. This mile ended up a bit slower than last year as I tried to push in, but really didn't have much. I think around a 5:high teens again. Not a great race, but it is fun to win as you get old. And most importantly, maybe I can believe in myself a little bit more for my tempos and start getting myself into shape. Went back and looked for Rylee. She finished 5th last year, and I thought she might have a chance for the win if no superstars showed up. Sure enough, found her pushing the last 600 in, in the lead and passing all sorts of guys. She was about 40 seconds faster than last year at 20:40; not a bad start for her Freshman year on a fair/tougher course with the highest mileage evaer in her legs and no teammates to help push her. Went and found Pyper and ran in with her. She did great and finished with a 24, 13th overall and 4th in her age. Then went and got Laney. Ally was running with her and helped keep her going. She ended up 3rd in her age, so that was fun. (Rocket 2 105.75)(Riders 321.5) RHR: 42 Good week for running. Fun to run up the mountain, run with the girls team, and watch my girls race. Goals for next week: see what it brings. I really shouldn't need a lower week, but if necessary I will. Maybe something fun out on some trails since I can't be with the team. | 