Felt really good the whole way. Took a gel at mile 4 and mile 10. Was able to hold a pretty consistent 7:20 pace. I took some advice and walked for a few seconds at every aid station (every 2 miles) to make sure I got in plenty of fluids. Then I would pick up the pace for 10-15 seconds and get back on track. It worked well and I think I'll continue to use this strategy in the future. Went with no music as the purpose of this is triathlon training and the miles flew by much faster than I was expecting. I think I'll be running more without music. Because of the rush to get to the start line I made a rookie mistake and didn't check my laces. Had a shoe lace come undone at mile 8! Stopped at the aid station to tie it but made up for the time in the end with a few 7-7:10 min/miles. Legs didn't start getting sore until I was pushing it at the end.

Got there earlier but I didn't expect the traffic and crapper jam. I'm sure they'll have those problems corrected next year. As far as the race, nothing.

Stretched out the physical therapist at the end. Walked around and chatted a bit with friends. Had some chicken and a chocolate milk refuel. Didn't have much time to hang around.


A stupid sinus head cold! My goal was 1:35. I think I could have gotten close with the stupid cold. I tried to spit and shoot snot rockets when no one was behind me but it was a pretty crowded course.


Great first 13.1! Thanks to my amazing wife Bethany and coach Frank Sole! Stoked for a great year of racing!