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Bix 7 race 2013. first time i've finished in 4 years, injured 2 years and a dnf by fainting one year. 12 min PR for the bix course itself. i was also in elite this year which definitely helped at the start. first mile i felt like i was actually kinda tired going up the hill and only went through in 5:48. i ended up being right behind the lead pack of kenyan women at this point and tryed going with them the next mile, but they put at least 50 meters on me as i went through a 5:03 mile. from this point to the turn around i was pretty much by myself trying to keep good form and pace myself through the hills. right before the turnaround this short chick passed and i was like oh no, so i started going with her. she ended up being desri davila. i surged with her for the next 2.5 miles or so and finally i dropped her right before turning onto brady street. at this point i was still feeling strong and had a bunch of energy, unfortunately shortly after turning onto brady street my hamstring started to tighten up really bad. as of result i had to kinda sandbag the downhill and i got passed by desri, some other girl i hadnt even seen the whole race, and a few dudes. i was really pissed because this was the first year i made it to brady street without a sideache or feeling like i was about to pass out and i still couldnt fly down b/c of my hamstring. there were a lot of people i was getting closer to up to that point so if i was able to have flown down the hill i porbably could have cut like 15 or so seconds off of what i went. i ended up closing in 5:11, but it was an easy 5:11. i tried kicking a little bit after the final turn, but i felt like i would retear my hammy if i went any harder so i tried to balance my effort without getting hurt. im disappointed about the last mile, but overall im really happy that i finished, i didnt get hurt, and i still ran a fast time.