OH MY GOD! Sub-10?? I don't really know how that happened besides now wondering if the course weren't about a tenth of a mile short (look at the last mile time compared to the others). Started out with DK and Scott, but I was itching to go faster, so I took off. Nice decent uphill the first mile, I just tried not to blow up and pick up the pace when it got flat again. I missed the first mile marker somehow, but at marker 2, I was so excited to see my watch. I couldn't believe it. Then I kept it up for the next mile, and I was even more excited though a little worried that I wouldn't be able to keep the pace for the rest of the race. I was starting to feel it but not as much as the guy next to me who was grunting with each breath. I had to push a bit harder to pull away from him. :) Last little bit was uphill, which just about made me hurl, and then there we were! The finish! With a PR!

Absolutely nothing. I don't think I could have pushed much harder without blowing up.

Went to car to get sweatshirt and warmup pants then stood around with some folks waiting for Max and company to come on in from the walk. Did a little stretching while standing in the coolness.


Evidently nothing. :


As this was my first time at the feaster five, I wish there could have been more signs as to where to find parking and where to go from parking to registration, the kids' race, and the race start. Luckily, there were plenty of people to follow.