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Sat, Jul 14, 2012

Race: tour de run stage 2 (11.75 Miles) 01:07:00, Place overall: 1, Place in age division: 2

Total Distance

16.60

Second again, went out hard and faded after the 5k. another race at noon.

Got the win in the 5.5 mile course that was advertised at 4.8, but I didn't catch the other guy till about 4.8 so it's all good in my book. Didn't make up enough time so I ended up second overall and received my winnings from none other than Cam MF Levins.

This race was an interesting concept, but it was a very small race and there were enough turns that it would have been difficult if I was farther back in the pack. The last race was marked wrong which made the first "mile" 7:40 and there were quite a few other issues that would have plagued a larger race. I think if they expand the concept with more types of running (half mile prologue on the track? climbing awards?) and fix the course issues it could grow into a pretty good race.

My garmin was messed up today so no splits or fun info today :(

Comments

From Jake K on Sat, Jul 14, 2012 at 13:27:14 from 67.177.11.154

make it all up in round three!

From Andrea on Sat, Jul 14, 2012 at 15:28:02 from 67.177.11.154

I was surprised at how few people signed up for the races because it's such a cool new race. You get any good prizes?

From Redd on Sat, Jul 14, 2012 at 15:44:37 from 67.182.222.77

Utah county stuff, so a bit hard to use. But nice shirt, socks, bag, and medal.

From Andrea on Sat, Jul 14, 2012 at 15:49:45 from 67.177.11.154

We thought about stopping by, but I hungry and would not have been pleasant to be around :)

Hard workous - pretty good for an 18 hour stretch.

From Jake K on Sat, Jul 14, 2012 at 16:32:37 from 67.177.11.154

I hope you introduced yourself to Cam as Kevin MF Smith.

Good job on getting the stage 3 win.

I agree that mixing things up a bit would make this more interesting... a shorter prologue, a good climb, then maybe a longer race of 10-15K.

From Redd on Sat, Jul 14, 2012 at 16:37:07 from 67.182.222.77

I think another race on the day and I could have made up some big time. I felt good just couldn't get going. So I feel good about getting some good training in the next two months.

From Fritz on Sat, Jul 14, 2012 at 21:33:40 from 76.27.28.67

Nice job Kevin. It's too bad this wasn't a bigger race because I think Nate worked hard to put it together. He should have advertised Cam Levins.

From Lulu Walls on Sun, Jul 15, 2012 at 23:18:51 from 166.70.240.95

Nice work Kevin! I hope you were sporting the drunk rats in Utah County :)

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