It was a perfect day for a run; cool temps, slight breeze and not a cloud in the sky. It was a littly nippy at the start, around 40 degrees F, but with all the other runners around, and the downtown location of the starting line, I was comfortable in my fleece top and shorts. The first two miles didn't go all that well. My shin muscles were very tight and my right calf was giving me problems, and I was a little nervous. I kept telling myself these little pains would go away once I got going, and sure enough they did around mile 3 and I was on my way. My strategy was to hit mile 6 around 58:00, and I got there in about 57:41. That boosted my confidence, and I was able to hold that pace pretty much through the rest ofthe race, finishing in 2:05:51, a PR by almost 8 minutes! Woo-Hoo! Overall, a MOST satisfying day. I just don't know when I'll be able to walk again.

Thanks! You're probably right.

Congratulations! An 8 minute improvement of your PR is awesome! mattruns indeed! bas

Thanks to all for such a positive response! Zoom-zoom, I am walking much better today. I'm still pretty sore in my calves and quads, but that should pass before the week is out.

Sounds like a great run. Congrats on the PR!!