lap times were as follows: 8:20, 8:08, 8:00, 8:10, 8:03, 8:19, 8:17, 7:10, 8:07, 7:49

we were both really surprised that our first mile was that fast, especially since we had to dodge ALOT of traffic. it felt good to start on a great mile though. second mile was even faster. ryan and i both agreed that we needed to slow down just to make sure we left enough in the tank to get home. clearly, that didn't work because our next mile was even faster still. i felt though whole time that i was "running within myself". i never felt out of control. i never felt like i was in too high a gear. i was always in that comfortable place that felt like it was sustainably fast. i am just really surprised it ended up being so fast. the funniest part is that we felt like we maintained a pretty consistent pace the whole time, but i have no idea where the 7:10 mile came from. i didn't believe it when i hit the lap timer. i thought i must have accidentally hit the lap button earlier on. strange boost of energy i guess.
this was a really great race for us. it was awesome that i felt like i ran my own race and ryan was able to keep right there. neither of us waited for the other, we were just perfectly matched today. it was really awesome being able to stay together. ryan was great too and gave me half his gu at mile 6. this, he says is why we were so fast the next mile. he tells me if he had not shared it, he would have been TWICE as fast.
the weather was literally perfect. there is nothing that could have possibly been any better to make this more perfect running weather.

the ONLY thing i would have done any different it to look at the cherry blossoms more. i got to the end of the race and realized that i had been so focused that i forgot to take in the scenery.

met up with Jess from my BT mentor group!! it was so cool to meet in person. it felt like i was meeting someone i internet dated for a few months but just met for the first time :)
in terms of real cool down,...nothing, and i will pay for it. i am already feeling stiff. i need to take belle for a walk to work out the kinks.


i do think i lost some fitness in the last 3 weeks. between twisting my ankle and the workout blues, but i cannot be unsatisfied with anything today. this is a 8min 30 sec pr for me.


this was a really fun race. i would definitely do it again. what a nice way to ring in spring. there were NOT enough bathrooms, and the post race food was not in a good location. the whole post race scene was way too far spread out. otherwise, great event.