Notes
Off the start line I was in 4th. I went out pretty hard, and the leader was in sight, just a mere 30 seconds ahead at the mile marker. About 2 miles in things had stretched out a bit. I had nearly lost sight, maybe 30 seconds ahead, 3rd place, but he started to come back around mile 3, and mile 4 came by i was within 20 yards and closing. The last 2 miles are fairly fast as its on a nice wide snowmobile trail, so i decided to make my move with a 1.5 to go, and make it hurt. Worked well for me until 5.5 where there was a hill, that did me in, but i was able to hang in for 3rd and finish with a bit of a kick.
Things to work on: Running trails and more hills. Still have the 9 miler and 12 miler. Since the 50k has been my main focus through July, i can spend a bit more time on trails, through august.