am--7 I warmed up on the back side of the course and did some dynamic stretches and striders and waited for the race to begin. It's been quite a while since I've really run a 5k, so I wasn't sure about pace from the beginning--I didn't put a chrono on this and just ran at what felt like a solid pace. For the 1st mile or so, I passed a few folks and was passed by some dude who just rocketed away. After that I was pretty much alone although i could hear a runner or 2 behind me somewhere--1 being a great high school runner. I was a bit fearful that she would burn by my the last .25 or so. But I just kept rolling as best I could. The last mile was definitely the slowest of the day. When I turned to head up the homestretch, I could hear someone right behind me, so I gave it all I had left and maintained my spot to the finish. Like I said, I didn't time myself, but the clock said 20:07 as I crossed the line. I would have liked to PR today--I was about 20 seconds off--but I also wanted to see where I am roughly as far as fitness goes. Although 5ks are 3 miles of just hanging on, I actually felt pretty good after the race. I cooled down around the finish area and cheered Baggs into the finish where he proceeded to take a small taste of anything offered to the athletes. Fun day. BTW, I think I finished in the top 10 overall. 8th actually. Although apparently 10 years younger and from Draper. Good times.
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