Started off at the rear of the pack and at one point there wasn't anyone behind me! Huh - DFL...:) I ran with racinmason and one of our friends and it worked really well as we all ran about the same pace. They were a little faster than I would have gone had I been alone, so it was a good steady run for me. The big downhill near the beginning was uncomfortable (as usual) as was the big uphill at the end (also as usual.) This is my second year at this race, and the last hill, while still hard, felt easier than it was last year...I was pretty pleased with that part. Overall it was a fun run - I loved running with my good friends, the miles rolled by much more quickly than on my own. Last year I finished right at 2 hours, this year 1:47 and felt better - good trend!

I carried my water bottle with the handle with diluted gel - next time I'll just carry a couple of gel packets.

Got a cup of water, wandered over to pick up my shirt (a great long-sleeve tech tee - a new favorite!) drank more water and ate my ice-cream bar. Stood around and stretched a bit, then drove home.

Yes, this was kind of a dull RR - it was just a good fun run on a beautiful day.


Nothing. I expect to get faster with more training and less weight over the next couple of years.


This is a fun race to do. It is a beautiful course with a couple of challenging hills. It seemed well-organized, there were plenty of volunteers, the course was well-marked, and they give you ice cream at the end - what's not to like?