TIME: 1 hr 57 min 15 sec
Pace: 8:57 MPM
We parked on the street in downtown Des Moines (Locust and 5th). Walked to where the school buses were and took us to the dam. Buses were loaded with lots of runners. Weather was perfect, not cold, not hot. Found porta-poties available at the very end of the road. We also met our running friends and posed for the traditional photo.
Runners lined up according to their pace along the dam. Started my watch after crossing the blue mats. It seems like no pacers were available for the race. Stayed with my running friends for the first six miles. Had some energy on my legs, so I tried to maintain the initial pace or better. Finished without my friends, but just before two hours.
Mile seven is where the highest point is. Everything else is pretty much downhill.
Winner of the race today was our Iowa City friend Nick Holmes!
There was plenty of food at the finish line. Gatorade, water, chocolate milk, bananas, and BBQ sandwiches. Of course, we received a pretty medal after crossing the finish line.
There were beer and Smirnoff drinks for the adult runners. Of course, you don't have to wait to much for your drinks if you finish the race fast!
There were beer and Smirnoff drinks for the adult runners. Of course, you don't have to wait to much for your drinks if you finish the race fast!
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