Notes
Well, other than two closely related mistakes, I think that this was a very well run race. Will not even factor in backing off a bit to try to work with Brian -- it's a non-issue!
Problem, did a TERRIBLE job of hydrating! There is no flipping way that I should need to pee in the first mile! Then, having to actually stop at a biffy during a race is ridiculous. So, lost 44 seconds at mile 3 to a biffy stop then compounded the error by working way too hard to catch up with Brian by the next mile. I think I could have run 30 or 40 seconds faster (and won age group instead of finishing 2nd) if I would have taken 2 miles to catch him. ARGH!
Oh well, at least when I was running, I ran fairly well. I will be back for my revenge next year! Hoping to be pre-teen...
Oh well, still learning...