Brainsport Brainfreeze - Run10k

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Gorgeous day!!
Overdressed - especially on the way out. Should have worn a lighter jacket.
Footing was a little slippery in spots, but mostly good.

Started at the back, with Brian, Wayne and a few other tri guys. Waited for the start... The organizer was yakking over a megaphone, but I couldn't hear too much. Finally the count... 3, 2, 1...

Started a little fast - got caught up in the excitement of the race. Settled into an okay pace, and had my own space. Passed a few people, a few people passed me.

The worst part was the stretch after the train bridge to the Circle Drive bridge. I lost focus a little, and really felt like I was slowing down. But after crossing the bridge, I was back on my regular path, and so I enjoyed part of my regular route. After that, we were close to being done.

Just in the last km, as we hit the Broadway bridge, I could hear footsteps behind me. I didn't want to get caught at the finish, so I tried to pick up the pace. The footsteps kept getting closer. Come on legs! Still the footsteps. At the top of the bridge, a tight turn. She's right there: I hear her! Pick it up to go down to the finish. Another slippery turn. She's picking up the pace. The finish line is ahead... Oh! Got passed with just a meter or so to the line. But what a way to finish!

Dress better.
Take an extra flask of water.
More run training! Especially on the other side of the river.

Walked along the path.
Met up with Crystal and Carly and walked back to the hall. Had my hot chocolate and a couple of snacks. A little more visiting, and then went home to get warm.


Lack of training, slippery footing, mental lapse in the middle.


Good first effort at putting on this race. It was nice to see the cross-country athletes as marshals on the course offering encouragement.
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