I knew the first mile was going to be tough, but I always forget how tough that vertical mile is! Up up up and more up. I went out with a pack of HS guys and paced behind them until it flattened out a bit. I saw a familiar face not to far ahead and sped up to tuck in behind him. Clark was a good pacer and I had to apologize to him for breathing out of control for the entire race. I felt better on the hills than I thought I would, but I really need to work on my downhill trail running. I really wanted to push that last more downhill mile, but I chickened out and didn't go all out. I need to get more confident on that!
I ended up getting passed only once by Dave Taylor but he was easily running 4:xx on that downhill.
I finished about a minute off of my PB on the course but I know I got complacent in some sections and was way too timid on the downhill. Definitely room for improvement!
I don't have my splits but I think my overall time was 21:5x, good enough for first.
I cooled down a couple miles on the dry canyon trail.
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You did so awesome! But even better was just being able to race with you again, it's been awhile since we both have done the same race! Hopefully after this baby we'll be able to work together and rock everything we touch, like you will without me while I'm pregnant! ;)
Great job Melody!
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