The run was feeling pretty good at the beginning. I knew I had to average about 7:15/mi to meet my goal of 45:00, so at the beginning I held around 6:50/mi to hopefully counter my splits and take advantage of the downhill. It still ended up being tougher than I thought. I stuck it out until mile 6, but then I broke down and walked a small portion of the run -- I mustered up the strength to continue and finish strong, but didn't make my goal. Still very happy with the results of the run.

Train more... For a 10K I need to do more track work, downhills -- sprinting. I was not really prepared to have a "fast" 10K time. But 46:07 is still a PR for me so I'm really not that sad about it. It'll get faster over time (or at least is should :))

Had a water, banana, popsicle and chatted with my neighborhood comrades. It was a good time. Stretched out my legs and got a good walk to our ride.


Mental block. My body was hurting, I was breathing hard and my mind was telling me to "STOP!!" I gave in for a few seconds in the sixth mile. And after that happens you're killed mentally. I was proud of myself for picking back up and finishing strong, but it would have been even better to stick it out through the pain and not stop.


Fun race, great course, and just a whole lot of fun. It is in conjunction with a marathon, and you get to see the finishers come in right after you're done with the 10K, so it's a great run. I especially liked the comp'd entry part (compliments of Fat Boy Ice Cream) :) That made the race even better!