Decided to run this race the day before. And wanted to see where I was basically. Ran it with Marty Black. This was the first year of the race. So that made it a bit fun. We ran part of the course 2 weeks ealier going the other way. So kind of knew what we were up against. Miles 1-3 are downhill coming out of Rose Canyon. 4th mile is a flat till about 4.25 and then its a gradual uphill till about 7.5 or so. At the end up that climb is a mean hill outside of little butterfield canyon. And then its downhill to Daybreak with a few hills in there. And a strong crosswind.
Temps were warm at the start and even though it started in a canyon it really isnt much of a canyon. Just get a downhill run for the first bit. By the end of it I was getting dehydrated with my mouth being very dry. I feel bad about having to stop so many times in this race. And with a goal of 1:35-40 I sure did miss it. That uphill just took to much out of me. Also decided to run this one in my racing flats. Hmm worked out ok I think. But the ball of my right foot was really sore the rest of the day.
Mile 1 6:40
Mile 2 6:54
Mile 3 6:53
Mile 4 7:16
Mile 5 8:11
Mile 6 8:52
Mile 7 9:48
Mile 8 9:05
Mile 9 7:15
Mile 10 8:28
Mile 11 8:46
Mile 12 8:42
Mile 13 8:48
Mile 13.22 1:43 (7:55ap)
TT 1:47:52 AP 8:08
Took 6th in my AG and Marty finished 1:44ish and 7th in his AG. JeffR ran Hobble creek this weekend with Richard and did well. Jeff got his 1:25 again and Richard got a 2 min PR with a 1:28 taking 3rd in his AG.:) |