AM Decided to run a local race today. They offer a 5k & 15k option and both have few big climbs and is around 6,000 ft elevation. I was originally gonna do the 5k, but a long moderate-intensity pace sounded better than a short high-intensity pace, so I went with the 15k. There was a smaller crowd than last year because you couldn't register until 3 weeks ago. Here's how it went down: Ran 1.47 warm-up with some strides an hour before the race.
Mile 1 6:21 The race starts with a .50 climb, then has a decent drop. I tucked in behind the second lead group and surged ahead once we crested the hill. Mile 2 6:19 Pretty decent downhill. I held back because I knew hard terrain is coming up later. At this point the 2 leaders are way out in front and I'm about 10 seconds off the back of a girl in Runner's Corner apparel and a younger track looking kid. Mile 3 6:24 Hit a steep fast climb. then turn onto the main street in Midway, goin toward Memorial Hill. About halfway thru the young kid stops and doubles over in the grass...I think to puke. I ask if he's ok when I pass and he just waves and nods his head. That's a wrap for him. Mile 4 7:05 We turn onto the road to Memorial hill and climb the bottom half. total gain was over 200 feet and breathing is labored. Mile 5 6:42 Up the second half of Memorial hill and back down. I'm slowly reeling in the Runner's Corner girl. I hold back a little on the downhilll because there are more hills a few miles down the road. Gain 112 ft Drop 123ft
Mile 6 6:30 The last half down Memorial and into the neighborhood. My legs are jello and the girl is still ahead. She actually stopped to ask which way the course went and we were side by side, but she sprinted ahead and resumed our 10 second gap.
Mile 7 7:02 I'm feelin pretty wiped and so is the girl in front of me as the gap between us is staying the same. This mile climbed 101 feet. Mile 8 7:07 Flat and another big hill. I just trying to hold it together! Total vert was 171 feet. Mile 9 6:52 This section is rolling and I have no kick in me, but breathing is settled down somewhat. The girl is starting to pull away. Gain 71ft Drop 80ft Last .31 in 1:48 (5:50 pace) I try to kick in a bit, but this is all I can muster. Gain 16 ft Drop 47ft
Total vertical Gain 862ft Drop 834ft
Overall I'm happy with how it went. No real speed work lately as I'm just trying to build general strength now, and my legs aren't full recovered from last Saturday, so this was perfect for today. I also got $25 for being the 3rd place male which is always nice. Lacy ran the 5k and did pretty well. She was still a little beat from last weekend, but said she felt strong towards the end. We went to Park City about 2 hours after the race because she had an appointment, so I ran a 4 mile cool-down. Now time to fire up the grill and enjoy a long weekend.....with a few more runs of course. : )
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