Notes
Felt pretty good starting out. Got a good start and hung in the lead pack. First mile was pretty perfect, 5:07 about. Still with the lead pack but it was stringing out a little. Still felt really good through 2 and maintained the aggressiveness. 3rd and 4th miles started to get a little tough and the front pack had separated more into two packs, and I was more a part of the second pack. I was right with all the top Bates guys, ended up sticking with them for the entire race. Was able to catch more people going down the hill a second time and was able to work my way back up in the pack. After the 4 mile mark going up Ferndale was probably the toughest part for me, and that's when James and Jake Kloman blew by me. I tried to keep up but they ended up putting 15 seconds on me in that last mile. Still had a strong last mile once I got up the hill and onto the road. That last trail part was pretty good and I held off the other Bates guys on the grass straight for the finish. And I broke 26:00!! And got 14th place! So two goals for the day accomplished (break 26 and win pie). Although IDK when I will actually be getting my pie cause coach didn't let me grab one today. I'm considering going to the Conn College meet so I'll try to make coach bring it to that. I am pretty happy about the race today and if we don't count Rowan as a PR then this was my 8k PR. And also a 27-second PR for this course. Hopefully I can be even better next year and finally get to sub-25:30.