Generally uneventful...which is good. Just tried to stay in contact with the two guys in my age group who went out ahead of me (one of whom is much faster than I am and the other always right around my pace at 5K and 10K). Only had a little tightness behind left knee at 2.25 miles, but backed off the pace a teeny bit to protect that hamstring. Wearing the old Sauconys took a minor toll on my left arch and both calves, but otherwise was fine.

Nothing...this was as much a training tempo run as a race, in the larger scheme of my racing year.

Walked around.


Protecting against re-injury. Opting to cross on the logs and planks at the two creek crossings...just not into wet shoes.


Inaugural championship race for the New Basin Blues Running Club's grand prix race series. Generally scenic and technical, but not overly difficult trail course. I found the course to have been well-marked, but several runners missed one critical turn due to the placement of a chalk marking. No support on course, but that was anticipated. Race was free to all comers this year, but if repeated, there will be a nomimal registration fee for non-club-members.