Notes
A fourth time for this very fun run and day with friends. Muddy conditions and slippery footing for the back two miles was a bit dicey again like last year. I felt strong with a two day rest decided to go out comfortably and try to finish with negative splits. I dueled for the last half with 51 year old Mark Andrews from Wichita who caught me in the last 100 feet by surprise. I was going to concede and actually said "nice job, go get it", but then changed my mind and edged him with a burst. Third overall and first in my 40-49 age group. With David, Tim Hodge, Jonah, Simon, Toby, Megan, John Wall (with Matthew Graber, BC student from Freeman), and Russ. A good replacement for our Week 8 Tempo Run calling for three miles at 7:04 with two warmup and one cool down. Burgers and beers at Oliver's (formerly Fat Boyz) is always a great way to end the day...back home by 1:00 p.m.