I was needing to run this one to finish up the running series to get into SGM. So I went down with my father which is also doing the series. What a gorgeous day for a race. At the first part waiting for the buses it was quite chilly. And we had to sit around waiting for the buses to get there. Bumped into some people I know from the forum and hung out with them. And looked hard for Dale. The buses finally pulled in around 10 mins to or less before 9 which was the starting time. So Dad and I talked racing tactics. Mostly for him was just to not go to fast at the first and make it to the end. Due to the lack of training. I am thinking he last run was the Painters 5k 2 months ealier. As for me I was going to push it on this run and see what my body was able to do. I feel my foot sprang going away and needed to know where I was fitness wise. So the buses rolled in up top of Snow canyon. What a beautiful place. First mile of it was on the main road. Then for the next 2.5 or so it was on a bike trail. Which was nice sice there was a cap of 700 runners. And I think they came very close to it. Since I was on the 3rd to the last bus I got in line about the middle of the pack. And ran into Dale.
Finally the gun went off and we were off. I quickly decided to say my goodbyes to Dale and my Dad. And took off keeping the pace nice and quick. Yet was confortable. And started passing people. So with the first mile done we hit the bike trail. At this point I figured I wouldnt be seeing anyone that I knew to the end. As I was cruising along at about 1.4 miles into it I noticed Smooth up ahead. And caught up with her. I was shocked to see her up there. And said Smooth what are you doing up here or something like that. She responded running. I knew it was a quick pace. And looked at my watch. To my suprise that last mile was a 6:30 pace at the moment and .50 miles into that leg. So I quickly informed her of how fast she as going. Which she said back "oh I am going to pay for this later". I just said I hope not. And wished her luck and kept going. As I got to mile 2 still was passing a few people not as much now. There was another gal that was about the same pace as me passing everyone too. So as we hit the 3 mile mark or so just leaving the canyon. Started to pace each other and chat some. Which was odd and hard for me in a 10k. Mostly since I think the paces for me was a bit tough and I was gasping for air. Mile 4 had a small yet noticable hill and again another around 5. Which is where I lost her. And became road kill to 4-5 people till the end of the race. I was only able to past 2 people in the last .2 of the race. I felt it was a good effort and that I ran a good race. The pace was maybe a bit to fast in the canyon area which cost me time in that last mile. But still feel the 6 min or so improvement from the 10k I did a month ago a great improvement. So hoping to continue to ramp of the miles and toss in a bit more speed work. Here are the splits..
Mile 1 7:16
Mile 2 6:50
Mile 3 6:39
Mile 4 7:02
Mile 5 7:17
Mile 6 8:01
Mile 6.2 6:11
TT 44:18 AP 7:09
After I finished my race I was able to go back and run with Smooth in under 48 mins. And then meet up with alot of other friends. I went back about half a mile and found my dad. He was suffering and was wanting to walk a few times. Yet we were able to make in about 1:14 with some change. I am proud of him for doing it. Hopefully he will pick up this training for SG now since now we are in. Later I was able to go to Pizza Factory and meet up with my forum friends. Dale was also there from the blog. And then took off back home to be with my GF that wasnt able to come down due to the sudden change in plans with work.:( | 