Had a very nice, even run. When I realized that after 4 miles I was still feeling as fresh as a daisy, I was so excited. This was my first 10k and I was worried I'd not make the entire run. (I'm not sure why since I've certainly run this far in training.) About halfway through people started dropping back. I kept my pace even for the second half, definitely speeding up over the first half. Stride was good. No pain at all as I ran, not even in the end. The last kilometer I moved ahead, although there weren't many to pass at that point. (I think I was probably front of the back of the pack in this particular race.) I passed up 10-12 people going in and finally passed three men who were REALLY pushing it, quite easily. I had a huge grin on my face the entire time and more than once someone told me I was "too happy to be running" or that I "shouldn't look that happy after running 6 miles." I took that as a very good sign. Roy met me at the finish line taking pictures. I felt AWESOME when I passed. I could have run two more miles, at least. Half marathon here I come!

Maybe go out a little faster in the beginning, now that I know I can do the 6.2 feeling fresh throughout. Push myself a little harder, but not too hard. My goal is always to enjoy the trip.

Bagel and banana, drank three things of water. Stretched out. Walked around. Used the restroom eleventy-two times.


First time nerves.


Very very nice race. I'll definitely do it again next year. The prizes are amazing! I think the overall winnners get an expenses paid trip to Athens! (Not that I have to worry about that.) Not a lot of post race activities, but that's okay. I just wanted to get my post-race sushi and head out anyhow.