I ran controlled down the road. When we got to the trail I slowed to a speed that allowed me to move thru the rough terrain. On the downhill I was picking areas to pass. Somewhere in the bottom of the valley I lost my will to pass. At that point I was trying to hold off runners as best as I could. A few passed some didn’t. On the last mile I am not aware of anyone passing me that I did not pass back before the finish.

Technically I think I ran well. From a mental standpoint I wish I could have run the entire last mile rather than pieces of it. As my left knee gets better I will add more hill and speed workouts. I would like to workout more at Mary Young park.

None. I got some water, a hot dog and some Navy Beans.


Because of the leg injury a lack of speed workouts has really hurt me. Three miles of climbing really exposed my lack of climbing. I plan go mix in some hill workouts with some track workouts and just keep whittling away at the age groupers.


Because of work at the at the White River Snow park we had a new 7 mile course. It was very difficult. I am looking forward too the old course coming back next year. Kevin was great as always. Good prizes as well as a good group of runniers. I always enjoy the X Dog events.