Notes
Race went really well today all things considered. Had no idea how the legs would feel our how the field would turn out. Course was a touch soft but nothing compared to my senior year of school. Got a solid start without trying to get out too fast but took awhile to decide how fast was comfortable versus too fast. Stayed off people's shoulder in the lead pack past the mile. Shortly after that took the lead because Brady said he was right with me. They were trying to slow down so I had no issues keeping it honest. Still not good at this one but kept things moving. Brady then took over and pushed a little bit. Hung onto that group til around when Spain took the lead and put in a surge around 5k. Group was starting to split and was trying to stay on the Illinois State guy. Kept him and the U of I guy in my sights the last couple miles, gradually getting the ISU guy with about a mile to go but couldn't make up any real ground on the U of I guy. Had a pretty strong close without feeling bouncy. Legs definitely didn't feel fast but they did feel strong. Stoked about getting a PR for the first time in 6 years. Splits were like clockwork today. Mile splits were 4:59.30, 4:59.30, 4:59.71, 4:57.65, 4:50.07. Despite feeling like I was slowing down, glad I actually kept even and actually picked it up a bit. Good last confidence builder before the marathon.