Started faster than I wanted (5:50) and tried to hang on but mile two was hilly. Pace slowed down to 6:20's after that. Had no kick at the end even though it was downhill the last 1/4 mile. Felt a little woozy at the finish and apparently it showed as multiple people asked if I was Ok.

Mentally had doubts whether I would break the elusive 20:00 make until about a 1/2 mile to go when I knew I had it. Great to get my first sub 20 only after a year of running!


Try and slow down first mile for more even pace at the end.

Chocolate Covered Strawberries (melting pot), bread with honey, pineapple skewers and coffee.


Only two weeks of 5k workouts (past two months have been half marathon training).


Great sponsers (Melting Pot, Edible Arrangements, Great Harvest Bread Co) for a smaller race. No mat timing for the start (started on a busy street) but no problem as a lined up on the first row. Good overall race.