I started out conservatively, watching bunches of people passing me as I ran alone without my running partner for the first time in months. By the 3rd mile, I dropped my throwdown sweatshirt and picked up the pace on small nice long downhills. I would send a text message to Kari as I passed every 2 miles so she could try and drive from point to point to cheer me on. After seeing her about mile 3, I didn't see her again till she passed me in her car going down Burnet road (mile 8). At mile 9 I read a sign that said "speed humps ahead" and it made me remark (outloud). "I don't have time to stop for a quickie" Nobody around me thought that was funny so I sped up and drop that group. I felt the lack of training around mile 11. From there on it was just gutting it out. My buddy, Richard, sent me a timely text that read H.T.F.U. at that point that got me to the finish line without slowing. Overall, a decent run. I was definitely under-trained but the distance was not to much to push for today. It was awesome to see Kari out there and real boost when she drove by when I was struggling. Plus, she made incredible breakfast tacos when we got home, mmmmmmmm.

Train more consistently, drop weight, be born in Ethiopia.

Walked around looking for friends and drinking water.


Lack of training, genetics, my love of "spirits", packing boxes all week. Are we done yet?


I like this race because it's small and low keyed, plus the course is decent with some neighborhood running and some nice long gradual downhills. It's also at a great time a year and always nice and cold. I like the new course better than the old course since we don't have to be on Burnet road as long. That is my least favorite part of the course.