Jeremy, Justin and I started farther up in the corral this year. Good idea since we hit the timing mat at about 4:00 instead of the 10:00 minutes last year. Not nearly as many walkers to go around this time also. Went out at a comfortable pace. First few miles went by well. Jeremy took off at his usual blazing pace. Kept an eye on Justin who was only about a block or so ahead of me(easy to see with his bright shirt). At about mile five caught and passed Justin. Ran by some of the family just after mile five feeling really good. Passed the 10K mark at 53:28, a PR for me. Was still feeling really good. Passed the rest of the family just before mile seven. Hill between mile eight and nine kinda kicked my butt. Justin caught and passed me on the hill and never looked back. Legs were feeling more and more tired as the race progressed. Could tell my times were falling off. Pushed my way through miles 10-12.5. Felt like I was getting passed by a lot of people. After the turnoff for the half marathoners, I started to feel like I was air deprived and couldn't catch my breath. Decided to walk and take in some good air. Walked for 10 steps with my hands on my hips taking in some good deep breaths. Ran the rest of the way in and crossed the finish line with my children who didn't have any trouble keeping up with me.

I was ecstatic with my time. Breaking two hours was my ultimate goal for the day. This was right at 10:00 faster than last year. I was even more proud that I was completely spent at the end of the race, I left it all out on the course.

Mile 1 8:33
Mile 2
Mile 3 17:13 8:36 AVG.
Mile 4 8:49
Mile 5 8:38
Mile 6 8:24
Mile 7 8:48
Mile 8 9:00
Mile 9
Mile 10 18:15 9:07 AVG.
Mile 11 9:14
Mile 12 9:32
Mile 13.1 11:20 10:18 AVG.

Maybe try some sort of nutrition during the race.

Walked around and talked with family. Watched the first marathoner finish. Showered and then a good meal at Valentinos.


Training. Nutrition?