Notes
The IU Alumni Mini Marathon was my toughest race yet. While temperatures were perfect for this grueling race, a fast start on a hilly course overcomes even the most prepared of runners. To a point, I fell into that category. Positive splits provide more than enough evidence I failed to pay attention to the elevation posted on the course website. I have never ran a hill after hill race where I found catching my breath and taking a shot of Powerade from my fuel belt tough - until Saturday morning. I will attest to this race being mostly uphill. Although my finish time and place in the field were baffling, I was satisfied to finish and make it through such a difficult course. 13.1 miles @ 7:14/mi pace.