I started out front and let a young tall stocky guy lead us out. I thought he would blow up for sure just looking at his build. He looked more like a basketball player. He ended up being 2nd overall. Then 2 ohter guys pass me and I knew they were both faster so I just kept one of them in my sights. This guy is a fast local runner who also coaches CC at a local high school. He is usually 2-3 minutes faster than me at this distance. TOday I kept him within 30 seconds the whole race. My legs were a bit tired but really felt ok. FIrst mile was 5:48 and the second was 5:57 the last mile was around 6:20 I believe. SO i felt good about holding it together today. I was almost 40 seconds faster today than yesterday but on a much easier course. Yesterday was big hills and climbing. Finished hard and saw no one behind me. Beat the next guy by 45 seconds. Felt good to be done. Then watched my wife strategically tear apart the lead woman at the finish line. THe girl had no idea she was there. Great work on her part. SO my wife was first female and I was 4th male. My son was wrecked from yesterday but held on for 3rd in his agegroup.

Not run the day before.

Walking around and eating free pancakes.


fatigue on the legs.


WE did this race because it was a benefit for one of my wifes friends. It was a brain cancer fund raiser. This was the 13 year for the race. The timing company screwed up and had people with the wrong chips on so they came up as other people. Weird. Overall a fun race.