Per race strategy went out fast. First mile slow getting through crowd 6:40. Second mile downhill 6:20, but my heart rate was zone 5 already. Mile 3 downhill mostly 7:01 and heart rate at LT. Mile 4 uphill, slowed to 7:44, HR at LT. Really faded on mile 5, partly mental let down, partly physical, 8:04. Course flattens on mile 6 and I picked it back up, 7:18. Slowed for the last 0.2 due to slight cramping of right hamstring.

Ran a 5k PR for the downhill first half, but doesn't matter. Overcooked mile 2. I don't think the "Fast first 3" strategy worked for me. I might have run faster if I'd done 7:00's the first 3 and targeted 7:30's the second 3.

Next time target Charles Harris time + 2:00.

Running the Peachtree from the back is a walking party. Running Peachtree from Wave A, you still have to be patient for the first half mile. The post race is very well organized, lots of free snacks. Popsicles! Fun day.