We did 3 miles warmup, then we had to hurry to the line because they were about to start. 5 seconds to the gun I was still ripping off my sweatshirt and putting on my watch. Well, first mile was WAY too fast. I was probably under or close to under 6 minutes (I started my watch late). 2nd mile was 6:34. then 6:43, 7:45, 7:32, 7:23. Then the little bit over 6 miles. I decided I'd just try to settle a bit. I could feel myself crashing with .5 to the turn around. The wind and snow in my face as soon as I turned around was the worst feeling ever. Hence the 7:45. On the way back I kinda feel like I was just running it at that point. I had a very hard time kicking. The kick was actually the worst part, and as soon as I started the wind decided to pick up a bit, then I was running directly into it as the road curved. At least I beat last year's time. Then when I realized I was 1 mile over 65, well 1. whatever, I decided to go to 70. I ran with Bill and some other guys from the blog. On the way out I kept up with them, then I turned around and decided I wanted to go at a slow pace. I could've kept up with them, but I was tired and ready to be done. Bed time :) I just love taking off my shoe and finding a great big blood spot... | 