Notes
New corral system this year, with starting mat as well as the finish mat, seemed to make a big difference in how the start of this race goes. Wasn't ever boxed in at all and was able to focus on pacing and trying to stay relaxed. Good race for me today: legs felt good, foot was mostly ok, no tummy trouble and never had that fatigued feeling in my legs, so all wins! Goal was 7:40 pace and I nailed it. Felt so good at the end that I think I could've pushed it a little more, but didn't want to risk a crash. Had a pretty good kick at the end, too. (Saw Roger Sayre and family, up from CO. He and his boys had good runs, all in the top 16.)