Started out with the 9 min pacer to ensure I hit a 27 min 5k. He went out a little faster than I wanted, but ultimately set me up on a good pace. I eventually just passed him and kept on the pace I was running. It felt like my legs and torso were two different units all day. It's like my legs just knew what to do.

I did have some cramping in my abs early which soars subsided. Still hurts a little this Monday morning as I type.

I was really proud that I. No stanly pushed myself and didn't let myself relax or just take a couple of minutes easy. Mentally, I felt really strong.

Nothing. My goal was to break two hours. My secret ultimate goal was 1:58 and. I beat that which was AWESOME!

I wanted to tell people to shut up with their weird conversations, but that's just not nice. So I just ran faster which ultimately helped in the end.

Ate a piece of pizza, a half banana, stretched, showered, then went to register for wedding gifts. My left shin really started to hurt, ,ESP when I flexed my foot. As of this morning, it feels a little tired but my quads hurt a little more.


I think I could have gone a tad faster, but I wanted to stay controlled so I didn't lse steam at the end. Also, my infinit got really foamy and drinking it was a little unpleasant at times. Hard to digest with a hard effort if I didn't plan drinking down hill.


This is a great local race. I was happy that I ran the course twice before the race. I boosted my confidence and helped me prepare for the hills. I would recommend this race to anyone who is looking for a good hilly challenge on a very scenic course with great volunteers and unique musicians every couple of miles. They even have belly dancers! Will definitely do this again.