Notes
I was in heat #1, 50 and above, so I arrived at 7:35 am. This is one of the few days that I'm not logging all my running. Did a bit less than a mile slow warmup with a few accelerations on the race course. Enough to work up a little sweat, but not much. Felt quite good. Lined up one step behind the non-chip starting line. Took off at what seemed a brisk pace. and very soon realized that I should convert from a 3-2 breathing pattern to 2-2. Was fine after that. Was aware of people going too fast at the start whom I later passed. Heard 3:20 at the halfway point, still felt fine, so picked up the pace, and picked it up more at the 3/4 mile point. Strong finish. Stayed relaxed throughout, which I think is good. Kind of tunnel vision to the finish line (not bonking, just concentration). I heard the applause, and Ann and the announcer call me by name, but saw no one; I was just running hard. Saw the clock at 6:40. Felt a little tired afterward, but not dying, so perhaps that means I could have run harder. Happy with the race. Enjoyed cheering for the others afterward, including the under-9 and the elites.