We talked about running together. Lost Tri_again at the start when she went to the porta-potty. The running together lasted about 0.5 mile when akabak started flying up the hill. Mile 1 marker was where the 5-k'ers split up with the 5-milers. The crowd thinned out. scott was still on my right, separated by a group. By 1.5 mile, I felt warm and took of my outter layer. Scott was a few steps behind me. I fell into my own comfortable pace. Mile 2 water station, scott still slightly behind. SunnyS past me there. Few minutes later tri_again past me. Tried to run with her but she was too fast. On a down hill saw scott ran by. Followed him but could keep up, then lost him. Since we've lost everyone I decided to run at my own pace, and push a bit. Last mile was a big down hill and I was cruising. Close to the finish saw a coworker walking on the sidewalk. He lived around the area but wasn't in the race.

Got stuck at the bottle neck where everyone returned timimg chips and got food. Scott came up behind me. Apparently I was following the wrong guy. Got some water and a bagel, and the apple pie. Walked back to car to get my jacket - starting to get cold. Back to the finish area and hung out with Joanne and Amanda. Then the 5-k walkers (Max, Patti, Joanne's son and daughter, Ontherun and his wife) arrived. Chit-chatted for a while then go home.


Great way to get a good workout before the Thanksgiving binge-eating. COol to hang out with BTers, too.