Notes
Great run for me. My first mile I was a little fast in the first half so I back off and brought in the first 2 miles at around 8:33 or so. Then I just tried to stay consistent and not get too excited so I could be sure and run the 1st 10k up and down Nifong and then feel strong enough to go after the second 10k. The 2nd 10k started off good I had done the first 10 in 8:31 pace. Good not too fast but better than I had anticipated for planning to run 12.4. Then mile 8 and 9 I thought, "this is dangerous 8:13 and 8:14 mile, Mike what are you doing?!" Now for up the Nifong hill East for the second time. Ok, mile 10 was still at 8:23. Not bad but I was starting to feel it. However, I realize no one has passed me the whole race. I didn't start too fast and picked off a couple runners here and there. I realize I am running a good strong race and getting faster. I have 2 miles to go - just hang on and let nobody pass me. Mile 11 and 12 back at 8:17 and 8:19. .4 to go and the Bethel Hill that I hate - no change today. However, I finish and nobody has caught me and I have run a stronger 2nd 10k than the first. I am pretty stoked. Also, this tops my week off right at 45 miles.