Came into this race with the goal of going under 2 hrs. My training for running a race has really been lacking. So last night when I talked to JeffC about his plans. I kind of adopted his plan of running a 1:40. So with that in mind I was running this mostly to just finish it and get one of the races for the runners series done. We headed down Friday night after work. Getting in to my parents house that just moved down to SG a few months ago with the girls. They were able to pick up our packets Fri night and also signed up the girls for the tuff kids races.:)
I ran into Jeff a half hr before the race and chatted a bit with him before taking of to warm up and dump off some clothes. It was a tough race to plan for since it temps were cold and could be rainy. Temps were around 40 or so. And the roads were wet with a overcast. There was not much of breeze either. Just kind of perfect besides being cold. The wife and I took of and warmed up for a bit and then dumped of my running pants. Couldn't find Jeff at the starting line and ended up taking off without hime. Wasn't till around mile 2-3 that he came up on me. And shortly after that Teena showed you and was tried to pass us. She said that after mile 5 she was going to start counting all the guys that she chicked. Well that was when I decided ok I am on the 1:40 pace. Now I just need me make sure that she didn't pass me.:) After a a few miles Jeff started dropping off the pace. And I was trying to keep up with Teena. That really helped motivate me to keep up a strong pace. The course wasn't to bad really. And felt really good most of the race. Was tougher around the 7-10 mark with some inclines.
Around mile 11-12 Teena started a surge when a lady passed us. So I caught back up with Teena. And tried to stay with that gal. She would later take off and leave us both. I am not sure what happened to Teena after that. And I just focused on finishing strong. With the finish line coming into view and about 150 m to go. Teena came up on my shoulder fast. Forcing me to pick up the pace. All I could think is dont let her pass you.:) Ended up beating her in the last bit with her running out of steam to catch up. But in the ended she beat me chip time by like 21 secs. It was great to have someone to push with.
I felt really good about the race and the paces. And ran a pretty solid half pace wise. It is a great way to start into my Ogden marathon training next week. Saw and met with alot of people. And the girls had a great time running the tuff kids races. Kristi did really well in her 5k with a painfull back.
Mile 1 7:43
Mile 2 7:36
Mile 3 7:43
Mile 4 7:41
Mile 5 7:50
Mile 6 7:34
Mile 7 7:29
Mile 8 7:40
Mile 9 7:48
Mile 10 7:38
Mile 11 7:47
Mile 12 7:35
Mile 13 7 :38
TT 1:39:59.9 AP 7:38 | 