Gun time: 3:50:07 (don't know chip time ... probably only about 30 seconds faster).
Mixed feelings about this race. Rested my leg for 3 days straight in hopes of getting the inflammation under control well enough to pull the distance off. Didn't race full out, but didn't totally slack off either. Walked through all of the aid stations (for too long). Leg held up decently. Gave me a couple of fits but nothing too serious. Is inflamed now, but will hopefully settle down in a day or two.
Roughly 3 minutes slower than last year. Overall placing higher, but division placing lower. They gave out cool looking awards which I was disappointed not to earn. (They did not pull out the overall three from their respective divisions, had they I would have gotten 3rd and a very cool looking plaque, stink.But truly, I didn't earn it ... so all is fair and right -- just wishin'. :))
Dropped from 2nd overall placing in the Grand Slam to 3rd overall placing. Need to decide whether or not I will run TOU. Probably shouldn't, but who knows. My leg might surprise me. Oh please oh please oh please. :)
Overall I am satisfied (just a pinch of disappointment from the slower finish this year and I missed Andy pacing me the last 10K -- not that I could have run any faster today ... just missed the company). This race was an excellent indicator of my present fitness. Coming to terms with the whole balancing family, school, church, sleep, running thing. :) :) :)
LOVED spending time with my SSF/Larry, Lowell, Rachel, Karen, Becca, Slick and Bill.
Highlights:
Mile 17: Got love from my SSF, Becca, Rachel, Karen and Lowell as we crossed paths.
Mile 23: Ran with Bill. :)
School starts again Monday. I'm guessing that my blog time will be limited. Looks to be a tough semester. I am certain that I will be killer smart by Christmas for sure!!! :) :) :)
Here's to a great week ahead! :) | 
