Beautiful morning for a race. I got there at 7:25 (started at 7:30), so no warm-up; a short jog and some jostling about. Unfortunately, the big three were there, so no chance at a top three finish. The goal was sub 1:58 and must have goal was 2:00.
I've never run this far this fast, so it was a perfect tune up for running the Ogden Marathon. I didn't have any leg pain so I think the pace was righ. This is an out and back course with rolling hills and a slight incline from miles 7-10 of 150-200 ft. Total climb of 386. Splits were:
- 6:10
- 6:20
- 6:17
- 6:22
- 6:18
- 6:29
- 6:39
- 6:31
- 6:27
- 6:26
- 6:14
- 6:22
- 6:40
- 6:24
- 6:28
- 6:25
- 6:34
- 6:25
- 4:11 (.64; 6:32 pace)
I think the 15k split was about 59:40 so the second half was just over 60. Another good confidence builder. I met Bryant Jensen and he won in 1:38 (I think) just one week after winning the SL Marathon. I think he is primed for a great time at Ogden. | 