Lucky Clover 4 - Miler Race / 8:16 min/mile
This was an odd mileage race so I was not sure how to pace it. My starts are always slow and this race was no exception. I did a few splits in advance of the race which I believed helped, but my left calf was really tight. It bothered me for two miles. Fortunately at mile 2, someone came up alongside of me. I never glanced at the person, but it was clear that this individual intended to stay with me. Sure enough we finished together!
Afterward we chatted and thanked the other for the race assistance. Funny thing we both assumed the other was about twenty years younger. I'm glad that I didn't sneak a peek. The thought of keeping up with someone significantly younger increased my pace with each remaining mile!
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