Went out a little slow (actually around target pace) - I was just shooting for under 1:25. After 4 miles in, I decided to try to pick it up to cushion ofr th elast half knowing it was hilly. I joined in with a larger group of college runners from Wabash who were doing the whole marathon togeth at about 6:25-6:30 pace. I cruised with them for a couple of miles then it got a bit congested and I felt them falling off pace. I made a little push and left them running 6:10, 6:11, 6:17 heading into the park. I held good splits other than the 6:40 that had the long hill. Left calf was cramping but managed it for the last 4 miles or so.

To be honest, I probably could have picked it up a bit after the park. I ran along comfortably but knew I wasn't pushing all out. Probably could have been in the 1:22's but extremely happy as is.

Overall very happy, found a good pace and held it. Negative split by a few seconds, which is pretty good considering how hilly the second half was.

jogged a little didn't measure it


Left calf cramping. My aerobics were very good. I think tris have really helped me there. My leg strength is probably my limiter right now. I think I can really improve my run with more focus. Thinking about a fast winter marathon or half.


If not doing a whole marathon, this is a great race for the fall.