Lined up about 10 meters behind start line and felt relaxed prior to gun going off. Started out slow and easy with relaxed pace as per the master plan. Breathing felt really good and I had my first thoughts that this was going to be a good race. Came upon the 2km mark very fast and was feeling very relaxed and breathing well. Slowly picked up pace and continued on for next few kms and felt no fatigue as the markers clicked by.
Somehow managed to miss the water station at the midway point. It would have been nice to splash some water on my face to cool down, oh well... Kept slowly catching and passing people trying to keep a steady pace and breathing well. North section of the Seawall was sunny and definitely felt the effects but kept running knowing the shade was waiting along the western section.
Passed the 6 and 7 km marks and thought about picking up the pace as I was feeling so good but resisted for fear of hitting the wall later on. Someone paced me for a couple of kilometers which drives me crazy. At least he wasn't a heavy breather! I know it is just a part of racing but hearing someone directly behind me with heavy feet or breathing loud takes me off my game, just have to get used to it I suppose.
Felt great at km 8 where I usually begin to tire but my pace and breathing were doing well. Stride begin to deteriorate a bit at this point and noticed blisters on both feet beginning to become a factor. Found myself running with a group of 5 or so and managed to keep pace until just after the 9 km mark where I began to fade a bit. Saved a bit of energy for the end and managed to pull out a small sprint over the last 50 meters to the finish line.

I think I left too much in the tank for this race, should have pushed a bit harder. I think a sub 43 minute race was possible if I pushed a little more. Oh, and training...probably should start that sometime.

Passed finish line and kept walking for a bit to bring down my heart rate.


Training!


This is a great race that is well organized and lots of fun. The course is flat and is perfect for setting PB times. Summerfast has it all, mountain and ocean views in an urban setting with great volunteers and awesome food at the end.