I felt very well rested and ready to go for this race. I wasn't sure what kind of goal to set so I decided that if I felt good I would shoot for under 45:00. If I felt okay, I would try for 48 minutes.
As I stood at in my wave waiting to get going, I decided that I would try to go out strong. I am figuring out that if I run faster at the beginning, I am capable of running a faster race. I kept a strong pace through the first 4 miles but I could feel myself slowing down during the last two. There was a brief stretch on Folsom where I really tried to pick up the pace a little bit. The last .2 of the race was definitely my slowest. I had a little foot pain and some pretty good cramps developing in my calves by the end. When I descended into the stadium, I knew I would easily break 45 minutes so I didn't kick too hard at the end. Overall, I am very pleased with how I did in the race.

Might have tried to kick a little harder to the finish.

Up and down the stairs at Folsom stadium. Michelob Ultra and sunshine.