My goal for this run was to go under 1:35 and if possible stay at a 7:00 min/mile. My initial pacing was on target but I was feeling very sluggish until mile 4. I was contemplating letting the goal go but since I was feeling stubborn I just kept my pace. The course had about five miles along the lake that just rolled. Nothing bad but I'm not used to pacing this type of run. I've been very spoiled racing pancake flat courses. After the lake portion of the run we went though the I-90 tunnel for about a mile. Unfortunately, they put a band on the far end of the tunnel and tunnels aren't known for their acoustics. So not only does the Garmin go out but the eerie sounds made for an odd experience. After the tunnel it was about 2 miles to the finish. I saw the 1:30 pacer down the street and thought I shouldn't be that close but I'll take it. I just kept pushing the last two miles and did what I could to gain ground on that little sign.

Not much that I can think of.

The UPS gear bag trucks weren't there so I walked back to the hotel and took a shower. Went back to see Kim and the gang and get my gear bag.


A very fun race and well organized for an inaugural event. I'm very happy with the results. Even though I missed 90 minutes by 14 seconds, it just gives me another goal for next time. Also, it made it great to have BT friends to chat with before and after the race.