Notes
Pretty solid race today all things considered. Rough start because didn't get out great and legs are still a bit tired so quicker running is a shock to the system. Spent the rest of the first mile trying way too hard to move up the pack while trying to be smart. Made it to the front right around the mile and joined up with Crain, Kerley, and Travis. Hit the mile in 5:00. Tried to keep close to these guys during mile 2 but was already getting dropped. Came through in 4:57 and was still near Travis. Got passed by a pretty good pack not too much afterward. My moves early caused some trouble at this point plus wearing flats on a rather soft course as well. Next two miles were rough and run in 10:11 but had two Augie guys still in front and needed to close things off. Didn't catch many people that last mile, which was frustrating but closed a good amount on most people. Was glad I at least crushed Polly but couldn't get up to Jonathan, which was lame. Last mile split was 4:49 and closed the last 400 well but needed a stronger last K. Good reference point for fitness carrying forward for the marathon.