I was thinking of this as more of a B/C race, and wasn't really focused on it. Training had dropped off a bit since the NYC Half two months earlier, but I knew this was an easier and flatter race. My initial goal was to stay at the same time I had run two months earlier (2:07:31), but I started out a little faster, and just stayed that way. I felt strong and in my stride throughout the race. Had my first GU at Mile 4.5 - eating half of it then, and half a mile later. Took water at all but the last aide stations.

Around mile 8, I knew the mental challenge started. I thought to myself - imagine this is the triathlon - you are just off the bike - THIS is where the real race will start. Pushed easily to ten, then eleven. I knew I was running a good pace - somewhere around 9:15/9:10s and I wanted to maintain it to the end. Mile 11 was tough, but I just kept telling myself I was almost there. Got to the end, and for the first time, still had enough will-power and mental energy to kick to the end and sprint over the line. Finish time - 2:01:35

I want to have better goals along the way - I think having a better sense of what I want my pacing to be to accomplish a goal I've set, not just relying on the Garmin, but really working for it more.

Walked a little bit, waited for people.