Had a decent race. I felt very strong. Just building fitness, and enjoying the process. I love how competive these Winter Series races are. Weather was great today: great temperature, occasional winds (but not bad).
There were 4 runners in the lead pack until the turn-around (4.65 miles). The lead pack consisted of Bryant, Jake, John Coyle, and me. At the turn-around, Bryant made a strong move. I stayed with him until about mile 5. John Coyle had dropped back a bit. Bryant then gapped the group slightly. I stayed with Jake through mile 6, but I didn't quite have the fitness to continue that pace (miles 5 & 6 were both 5:10).
My 10k split was 32:27
I slowed down quite a bit, but not ridiculously so. I was very surprised to see John fly by me with a 1/2 mile to go (I hadn't heard any footsteps or breathing; there was a bit of a headwind here, so that may be why). I never looked back once, and in retrospect, I probably should have once just to check where he was. He went by me very fast. I didn't quite have it to catch him. My hat's off to him. I don't remember the last time I was passed in the last 1/2 mile of a race. It's been a very long time. It's good for me though. I learned some things today. Always room to learn and grow. I definitely left it all on the course today: I was exhausted when I finished!
My splits: 5:17, 5:12, 5:16, 5:15, 5:10, 5:10, 5:24, 5:25, 5:20, 1:43 (.35)
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