I self seeded myself about 15 yards back from the front. The first half mile or so seemed a bit slow due to congestion. I knew this is not a PR course, so I didn't press myself to run as hard as I could. The first 4 miles I ran around an 8 minute pace, give or take 5 seconds. Mile 5 had the biggest hill and I slowed partially because I had to pee. Just after the 5 mile marker I found a place in the bushes and took care of business. Those were my 2 slowest miles. The remainder of the race my pace was around 7:50 give or take. I've only done this race once before on a different course configuration, and I was about 10 minutes faster this time.

Train more on steeper hills. Make this a goal race instead of just an event to do.

Walked around, had some water, talked with some friends, jogged back to my car.


I did a 2 mile race the previous day and pushed the pace pretty hard. Plus I didn't taper for this race at all, running almost 13 miles on Friday.


This is a very challenging course and draws a good field of runners due to prize money to the overall winners/placers. The course is very scenic.