Midnight Run 5K in Cullman with Kelly and several of my co-workers and their spouses and families. Nealy 700 runners this year. I was 2nd Master (1st was 18:12). Once again it was hot and humid. Went out in 5:45 and still had a good group of high school kids in front of me. At 1.5 miles I surged for 20 strides and made up a a lot of ground as I neared the water station. I swung wide around a group slowing for water and gained 5-6 places putting me in 8th place going through 2 miles @ 11:53. Two runners were able to get me back befor the third mile @ 17:43. My speed was only able to carry me through about 2.5 miles before I started to fatigue with the hilly course and weather conditions. But overall I was pleased with the run. Kelly ran well, 26:32, just 30 seconds off her PR. My co-workers, who are new to all this, had a great time.
Got a couple hours sleep then off to Huntsville to help out at the Triathalon. I worked the timing station at the run/bike transition. Afterwards I got in 3 miles on the XC course with Joe Franscica. | 