Held it at a heart rate in the low 150's- about 80% max. That felt solid, yet sustainable. Turned out that it was. Legs felt a bit heavy during the 1st couple miles, and I thought I had gone out too fast, but once I settled into the pace, I felt like I could do it all day. Right under an 8min/mi. Talked to a lot of people along the way and generally had a good time. Then, when I got past 9 miles, I slowly inched the pace up and allowed my HR climb through the upper 150's. Worked out well, metered just enough for a strong finish with everything I had left. Last two miles were sub-7min, which for me is terrific.

Maybe take the 1st mile just a little slower to warm up. or... do a better warm-up. Other than that, I'm happy with my pacing. However- I wonder how I would have done had I did all the early miles 10 sec faster.

Downed H2O, stretched, had a banana.


That's it man. that's all the speed I got. Nothing limited it.


This is a small, well run, easy, friendly event. Over 300 in the half marathon, and another 300+ in the 5K. Nothing spectacular, but it was certainly well run and organized, Steve Landau does a nice job. Oh- and we got a sharp, red, tech t-shirt, as well as a long sleeve cotton T. There was a eggs/beans/tortilla breakfast. Awards ceremony- they gave out etched beer mugs as trophies- which I like, as they're actually usable. Got one last year, but not this year.