Notes
age graded, which put me at 204th place. Despite running my first mile close to target, I could not pick up the speed much, despite feeling like I was pushing it this time. I really tried to race it, but my legs were not fresh, I'm thinking too much leg pressing and not enough tapering. I'm gonna put the work in this week and then make sure to taper better before the next 5k. I now know the African dude who I've been seeing around these years, Kidianga Tshiunza. He passed me around mile 1 and I just followed him for most of the race. He stopped for water, I kept going, and then he pushed me for a 1/2 before he passed me and never looked back. If it wasn't for him I would've barely broken 21. It was good that I tried to actually keep up with the packs this time with little bursts here and there. I also beat Kristen Ilharreguy this time after she wooped me at the 5 miler. Other notables, Patricia was apparently not having a good day cuz I never saw here after the start, she finished 21:40. Christine Mellick and Derek Murray were also taking it easy today. Of course they all beat me with AG. But I'm happy with the day. Just got to taper better and keep getting back in shape.
Actual splits were 6:39, 6:37, 6:40, 0:38