I've never run this race but this year was a modified course so no one has technically run this. I warmed up running the course with Fritz which was helpful in knowing what was coming up. We finished the warm up just five minutes before the start. Lots of folks there as can be expected.
First mile was 5:16 and I wasn't feeling very spry. Second mile I tried to accelerate but lost pace after turning north on Font St. From about 1.75 on, I fell back to marathon pace. Mile 2 was 5:20. After turning onto the trail, I saw 6:05 on my watch and felt pretty pathetic. I tried to speed up to stay with an Alta runner but I had no kick. Mile 3 was 5:55 and 5:21 pace to finish. Not sure about place but I think I was 2nd in my age group behind Nate Hornock. Cooled down with a big group.
This is about 30 seconds slower than my January PR and only 10 seconds faster than the Law Day 5k and Running for Relief that have much more ascent. So, I'm not in a great place running. Just sort of flat and going through the motions. Hopefully a few days off and some pampering and I can still run a 2:40 marathon on Thursday.
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