I went out a much slower pace than my usual. 1st k was 3:47 and 2nd was 7:35. That is all the time know due to the fact I did not have a watch. I really picked up the pace as the race went on. For probably the first time in along time I ran my own race. I felt strong on the hills especially the 9k hill where I was able to pick up a little ground on the guys in front. I didn't feel like I was going too hard or too slow. I had avery good day .

I tried to do an easy run but for some reason I couldn't. my lower back seized up on me. I don,t know what happened. I didn't fel any of this during the race.