This was my first 5k race so I wasn't exactually sure how to run the race and what time to shoot for. My goal time was to break 20 mins and start off slow and build speed. I started off a little to fast at about a 6:30 mile and then tried to maintain that for the run. During the run I felt pretty good because I was passing a lot of people but then I realized that this kid - maybe about 13-14 years old was running right with me. Around mile 2 I realized he was actually a few steps ahead of me and I though hoe can this be happening? Who is this kid? I couldn't let him beat me. So I picked up th pace and by mile 3 nearing the finish I was in head of him but dying. I tried to kick it at the end but had nothing. I saw the finish about 10 yards away and out of no where came the kid. He obvisouly had a kick and he ended up beating me and it was quite a bruise to my ego. Who was that kid? I think I will be haunted by this for a few weeks.

Start off a little slower so I could have a kick in the end

no real warm down we had to go


Although I didn't get under 20 minutes I still feel good about the race especially because Dante did great and got under his goal for the run so overall it was a sucess.