I was in the front group of 5 for the first two miles. After the rather quick first mile everyone naturally slowed down once we really got into some more hilly terrain. I had dropped back about 25 yards right before the 3rd mile marker and was feeling good. Knew that I could push it for the last bit and catch right back up. Then we turned the corner and started a big hill and the old dude in the lead really accelerated up the hill. I couldn't catch back on. He ended up winning with a time of 18:40

Train more on hills

Paced up and down
Drank a water then a powerade



I really wasn't prepared for so much undulation in the course. It was tough for me to keep switching from uphill to downhill and back.


For a fundraising event with an exceptionally limited budget this race is quite good. The volunteers are dedicated and everything was organized very well.
I understand their need to keep costs down by not getting timing chips, but hopefully for next year they'll have the timing chip capability donated.
Great race. Great cause.