Race started at 10 AM (10:10 AM) and pickup package at 9 AM. Checked temp 22F, cold!
Set my Garmin to 5K and a 7:30 pace. Race started ten minutes after. I looked at my Garmin after a few minutes and I read some 80 ft! Was I 80 ft ahead of my virtual partner, or had I ran just 80 ft? That number kept increasing, and I had strange doubts. I was just happy to see I was ahead of my virtual partner and I was probably running too fast. So, I knew I could slow down a little bit (to do a negative split). Well, as expected, around Mile 2, there was a hill. I knew I was doing OK with my pace. Going down the hill was slippery, but I took advantage of gravity. In the last mile, there was wind going against the runners. Turned left and a guy wanted to beat me. We both ran as fast as we could to the finish line.
They posted results right after the race, and I found my name. I could not believe the pace: 6:55 min/mile! fourth place in my age group. There are definitely some fast runners in that race. I was able to chat with the top runners. It's nice to see they are normal guys down to earth. It was a fun race!
Three top runners in each age group were awarded precious medals. I wished I could have gotten one. I believe I will have a chance if I keep training hard and smart.
Set my Garmin to 5K and a 7:30 pace. Race started ten minutes after. I looked at my Garmin after a few minutes and I read some 80 ft! Was I 80 ft ahead of my virtual partner, or had I ran just 80 ft? That number kept increasing, and I had strange doubts. I was just happy to see I was ahead of my virtual partner and I was probably running too fast. So, I knew I could slow down a little bit (to do a negative split). Well, as expected, around Mile 2, there was a hill. I knew I was doing OK with my pace. Going down the hill was slippery, but I took advantage of gravity. In the last mile, there was wind going against the runners. Turned left and a guy wanted to beat me. We both ran as fast as we could to the finish line.
They posted results right after the race, and I found my name. I could not believe the pace: 6:55 min/mile! fourth place in my age group. There are definitely some fast runners in that race. I was able to chat with the top runners. It's nice to see they are normal guys down to earth. It was a fun race!
Three top runners in each age group were awarded precious medals. I wished I could have gotten one. I believe I will have a chance if I keep training hard and smart.
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