I was fairly pleased with this run. I went in with the goal of running 7.5 minute miles and I easily surpassed that. I'm not sure if I was fully hydrated because pretty early on I kinda got that light headed feeling around mile 5. But I got more fluids in me without causing a sideache and that subsided. About mile 7 I took another GU packet and that seemed to provide a temporary boost that I still haven't decided if its mental or not. I started passing a lot of people at that point. But about mile 10 I really started dragging. I couldn't get myself to sprint very hard to the finish, which has never happened to me before. But like I said I was very pleased with my time.

One, visit the bathroom closer to the race start. I realized I had to go again about 4 miles into the race, but didn't want to stop. It may have subsided by the end, but could have hindered me for a few miles. I might also consider bringing my drink belt along. They had plenty of water stations, but some accelerade would have been nice.

Just a lot of walking. I did several loops around Nollen plaza


Bathroom issue and possibly hydration and nutrition.


Obviously the largest 20K race in america is very well organized. Tons of volunteers, tons of aid stations. Loved the entertainment along the route and at the finish. I will definitely be doing this race for many years to come.