Notes
A very rewarding race. My L leg had been bothering me for two days, but JUST before the start, was 99% OK, so I went ahead with the race. The weather was perfect. R and B ran the 10K. V and A. were there for the after race brunch. I started out not too fast. Forgot to set my watch, but was able to figure it out after about a third of a mile. This is the 4th time on this race course, so I know about it. Very flat and nothing unexpected. I think I did a good job of pacing myself. Walked just a little when I felt I needed it, but walked fast. I used my MP# for the 1st time at a race, and enjoyed Stravinsky. Didn't turn it up too high, though, just in case. Kept my mind on my race. I ate two jells with water at the water stops. Lost a few seconds each time, but kept hydrated and energetic. I saw Renee' just before the finish - she was through with the 10K (!). Also, the 10K people started 5 minutes before the 4.4 milers. She cheered me on, and went back to find Ben. He had a good race too, and sprinted at the end and finish, and looked really good. I'm very happy with this one.