This was a very interesting race to get ready for - not only was it and odd distance, but it started at 6:30 pm. The course was more or less an out and back along the Jordan Parkway at 12300 south. We arrived at the start at 5:45 pm, got my shirt, chatted with a few people, and did a mile warm-up. While waiting at the start line for the start of the race I surmised my competition and concluded that it came down to me and Ryan Thierbach (a triathlete that was coming off of injury).
Mile 1 - 5:52 - Ryan took it out fast and is leading me by a good 30-40 yards but everything is feeling good.
Mile 2 - 5:55 - I slowed a bit but so did Ryan to the point that I caught him during this mile and take the overall lead
Mile 3 - 5:59 - This included the 180 deg turn-around and time to see where everyone was at.
Mile 4 - 6:00 - Just cruising trying to stay strong.
Mile 5 (0.97 miles) - 5:46 (5:56 pace) - Finished with a nice kick and a strong pace for the win!
Ryan finished 1:24 behind me @ 30:58.6 and the Scouting Wolf finished third @ 32:00.5
My prize for first overall was a RIP trophy.
I think I am going to offer wheeling out all of Riverton’s courses, I just hate not knowing how accurate the course really is and what a time is really worth. On a related side note I came across Jun this afternoon what wheeling out my 4 mile work course. Apparently we work about a quarter mile apart. I am excited to have a lunch running buddy.
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