It started to drizzle just a few seconds before the horn blew to start the race. It was light at first, and then picked up to a steady rain and lasted throughout the entire event. The first mile was mostly downhill, so I wasn't too surprised that that was my fastest mile. I got slower each mile after that, but then picked it up on mile 4. I did through in a few short walk breaks to just let my hr come down a little. The race ended with a hill the last .2 miles to the finish- very cruel of them to put that hill right there! :) I got to the finish line and saw that Raegan had brought to boys out to see me finish! That made my race perfect, especially since I didn't know anyone out there!

Nothing, except maybe re-grade the streets so that it would be a flat course! :) I feel that everything went well for me today. I didn't have any pains, cramps, or negative thooughts. It was just a good, hard run.

Hung around the finish line tents for a little while with Raegan and the boys, but then started to get chilled. Went back to the car and changed into a dry shirt and jacket. Raegan and the boys headed home while I waited in the cold (but fortunately out of the rain) for the award ceremony. My teeth were chattering the entire time! They did a good job of getting through the awards quickly!


I guess the hills. I probably should do more hilly runs in my training.


This was a very nice small race. This was only their 2nd year to have it. i had heard that this year they had doubled the field, but i don't think everyone who signed up actually came out. The weather probably kept a lot of people at home.