I love these hometown races where I can show up 15 minutes before the start.
I decided to start with Michelle M. and Dean. Their plan was to start slower and pick it up as they went. I knew I wouldn't be able to keep up with them, but it was it great to run with them as long as I did.
1- 8:09 Planned on running slower, but the pace felt easy.
2- 7:57 Same
3- 7:44
4- 7:50 big hill in this one
5- 7:46 had a gu just before the water stop. Saw Kelli and Rachael at the stop.
6- 7:32 I watched Michelle and Dean fly down the hill. No way I could keep up. I saw Taylor's XC Teammate Michael going up the big trail hill. He looked strong. I figured he'd pass me back after the hill.
7- 7:46
8- 7:44 I saw Cheryl and Michelle in this mile cheering us on. I loved seeing everyone from our group. It helped a ton.
9- 7:52
10- 8:10 I could feel myself struggling here. My stomach was really hurting.
11- 8:29 We were running into the wind. It really took a lot out of me.
12- 8:09 I got passed back by two girls I had passed a little earlier. I wish I was more competitive. I really didn't care that they passed me. One of them was in my age group too.
13- 7:52 So glad to almost be done.
.1- avg pace 6:43
I wanted a 1:43, so I am happy with my time. It was a very organized race. Our group wore blue and salmon colored ribbons in honor of Lisa's husband who passed away 3 weeks ago.
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