Got out early and ran the SGM course with WildBull and Bigfoot. We started a couple mile from Diamond Valley and ran to the finish. Went out a little faster than I was hoping for and then never really slowed down for the next 10+ miles. Bill and Mike held back and I gradually pulled away from them, not really trying to just went with the body. I felt very strong and relaxed for the first 8 miles. Took a water break there. Started out again and about 3/4 mile later Bill passes me. I pushed the pace to stay with him through the twister and up the hill. I had to let him go there.....I was cooked by then. I should have stayed on my pace but it was fun trying to catch the bull. From that point in I was pretty tired and had nothing left in the tank. No GU or anything to replenish the stores. I did have half of a bottle of Gatorade at mile 8. I should have taken a GU and could have finished stronger. Overall I am very pleased with the first 10 miles. My time for 13.1 miles was right on my PR for the half at HobbleCreek. (1:35) With that I am pleased. 7:34/ 7:14/ 6:48/ 6:23/ 6:49/ 7:02/ 7:43(Winchester hill) 7:13/ 7:23/ 6:59/ 7:59/ 8:25/ 8:13/ 9:07/ 8:05 ( 7:30 average pace) Finished off the run with a 16.90 mile bike ride. (5.65)
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