I started out slow just to get warmed up. Around 7:30 for the first mile through the parking lot and started to increase my speed once we got to the actual trail. I found a couple runners who were holding a good pace and followed them for 7-8 miles. Then my hamstring started getting tight and I started favoring my leg a bit. Around mile 10 I noticed my pace was starting to fall off and the last 3 miles were about :30 slower and I got passed by 4-5 people.

I think it's time to start taking nutrition during these races. I've been going without because it seems to slow me down, but this is the 2nd race in a row where I've really slowed down at the 10 mile mark. I think a GU at 5 miles and another at 8 miles might have made some difference.

walked around & got plenty of food and water


I said it was "Too easy" because there really were no hills at all. I picked this race because I haven't been running much, so the lack of hills is a plus, but my wimpy decision doesn't change the fact that it was an easy course.