I've run this race four other times, so it was going to be a good gauge of my fitness; unfortunately, the course had to be altered due to construction. I believe it made the course slightly longer and little more difficult, but I was still able to get a course PR when compared to the original course (old PR 17:40 2012).
I was able to read Sasha’s and Blake’s report before writing my entry. Sasha was able to win the Master division by edging me out by three seconds. Blake also out kicked me in the end (Sasha was able to go with him), but both pulled me along to help me get a course PR.
Garmin Mile 1: 5:31. Ran next to Sasha with two high school runners in front of us (one was Blake).
Garmin Mile 2: 5:20. We lost one of the high school runners, but Blake was still setting the pace.
Garmin Mile 3: 5:40. Blake and Sasha turned into driveway before the trail, but recovered quickly just missing one or two steps. We were three wide at this point, but I settled back to rear.
Garmin Mile 0.14: :48. Blake began to fall off the pace a little, but seeing his Coach inspired a kick about 1/8 mile out. Sasha matched him for a short distance, but I did not go and this cost me the race.
Total Garmin Distance 3:14 (official time 17:17). The awards ceremony took forever to start and they did not have any of the prize money (will be mailed out), but it was still a very fun and competitive race. I’m looking forward to the longer races like the TOU ½ and full.
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