Corral B was a big improvement over last year. Seemed to move at my pace. Didn't have to dodge anyone. Went out a little faster than I thought I would. Just ran based on feel. HR monitor battery died, which was probably for the best. Splits were pretty consistent through mile 10. Slowed on Birmingham Bridge. Started to lose energy on final uphill section. Biggest complaint was feet? Shoes felt hot. Kept running, albeit slowly, up hill. Got some energy on the downhill and ran fastest mile split for mile 13.

Push harder toward the end. Probably had a little more gas, but overall solid effort.

Just got medal, picture, roll and water. Walked to grassy area in the park and stretched a little. Line for massages was long. Went to office and changed and went home.


Probably could have done more race pace efforts. Strengthening would probably have helped, but really felt no particular weakness and had no injury.


Drink stations are definitely spread out. Glad I took my hand bottle. Only filled it halfway once compared to three times in last year's heat.