I'm tired. Today was my first race in 2009 and I was wanting to run a bit faster but I'm content with the results given my weekly mileage and knowing that this is just a step towards Eugene in May. I ran 4 miles around Central Point for a warm up and then ran the Shamrock 5 miler, an out-and-back course with 2 decent hills. The start and finish was cool as it took place on Crater High Schools track. The race started with myself and 2 others taking the lead and working together until mile 2 when one of the guys dropped back. Just before the turn-around I picked up the pace and continued to gap the 2nd place guy until the finish. Again, I thought I had a little more speed in my legs but I've never ran 80 miles in a week so maybe that contributed to the slower-than-expected time. Oh well. My prize for winning was a bar of Irish Spring soap. I didn't expect too much for a race that cost $5 to enter. I finished off the morning by running the 11 miles home from Central Point. Pretty good week! White (384) Y2 (144)
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