Notes
My goal for this race was 10:30. I got out with Tanner and let him set the pace for the first 1700m. For the next lap or so, I led the race. Half a dozen shadows followed me, but I felt peace knowing that Gavin and Dylan lay behind me. Naturally, they had to disrupt the serenity with an unparalleled kick. I finished 3rd, 13 or 14 seconds behind Dylan, who won the race. I'm happy with my new PR, but not with my placement. I don't understand how Gavin and Dylan can race so well in long distance events. While we have morning practice 4 days a week and run 3 mile progression warm-ups, they are running 15 mile weeks, yet somehow destroy us in our own events...