Notes
First official race back in about a year. Wanted at least a PR out of today...which I got in the ugliest way.
Got a little overconfident in my fitness too early into this race. At about 4 miles I made a move to the lead and strung the lead pack out a bit. I was focused on trying to get top 3 and not on pace so I didn't wear my watch which was a total rookie move. One guy stuck on me and I spent a lot of unnecessary energy trying to break him and solidify my lead. This led to me also probably dying hardcore out there...and in the last 3 miles not only did he finally pass me but two other guys passed me as well in those final 2 miles. Sad.
Learned a lot from this experience and I think maybe I reinforced a valuable lesson going into this marathon...if it feels too easy and not like a race in the beginning...good.