Notes
Ran in my flats and wanted to win this race. Was hoping it was only the 19 minute guy there, but a fasty showed up and had to put out more effort than liked. Tough course, but can steal some time if aggressive on downs. Went out with someone and saw 5:48 first for the downhill mile and felt pretty good not really breathing but he was. So pushed it on straight and dropped him and others. But then started hearing footsteps and was like that the whole race. He tried passing once, but gave a good surge to let him know this is not going to be easy. He was happy to let me lead I guess. I was afraid he may have been leaving something in tank for the last long climb to end. So i wanted to check him once more with about .3 to go I gave another surge and finally broke him and was able to coast in to finish. That was loads of fun.