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Notes

Had fun and ran a bit better than I expected given my lack of training the last few weeks. Thought I was going to run about 37 minutes before this. Had a lot of fun and would really like to be in better shape for this race next year, but we'll see if that's possible with coaching. This definitely motivates me to train for some races over the next few months.

Ran the first mile in about 5:40 despite trying to run a little slower. Settled in to some 6 minute miles and felt decent through about 4 miles, then started getting tired and having to work harder. I was able to slowly move up through the race although it was a lot harder in miles 5/6 and I didn't pass many people in those miles. At one point, either mile 5 or 6, my watch was telling me that I was running 7:30 pace and I knew that was wrong, so I stopped looking at it and just tried to keep my foot on the gas. My watch had the course about a tenth of a mile short, but other people's had it right around 10K, so I figure that's why my watch mislead me a little. I was hoping to race alongside Remi for more of this but he slipped back around 2 miles in and never made up the gap on me. Tons of OGTC supporters, including some WPI grads plus Chris Smith and Kate. Fun day!