(Let me premise this report by informing you I just started running in February, not completing my first treadmill 5k until March.)

Really didn't know what te expect. This is just my second ever road race and first 10k. I made up my mind going in that I would concentrate on my pace and not really pay attention to everyone else around me.

The start was extremely crowded. I started in the middle to back of the group since I knew I was doing my own thing and not really looking to "race." With that in mind, I got into my pace right away and passed many many people before the first turn, just worked my way through the crowd.

I made it a point to personally track my splits, and given the difference between my watch time and the official time is only 1 sec., these splits should be pretty reliable:

1st mile= 10:36
2nd= 10:42
3rd= 10:49
4th= 10:33
5th= 10:49
6.2= 12:55 All uphill!!!!!!

With these splits, keep in mind, part of my plan was to walk the water stations until I was good with my fluid intake. Running a drinking doesn't work for me too well.

Overall, all was excellent! My goal was 1:15, and I was able to finish in 1:06. I'm very happy!

Maybe not start so far toward the back. Lost some time in the first 2 miles constantly working through all the traffic, including the walkers.

Got some of the spread offered, walked around over to the half marathon course and waited for some friend to cheer them on.


Nothing, did exactly what I hoped i could do.


Thanks to all who assisted in making this race one to remember! All the volenteers and spectators cheering everyone on were great!

Thank you everyone.