It seems like I've finally gotten past the nagging leg issues I was having, and I've had 2 weeks of solid milage feeling good.
The predictions of heavy rain didn't come true, but that left us with brutal 94% humidity. I was feeling it before the race even started. The first mile included Cat Hill, but it didn't slow me down as much as it does in other races when it looms near the end of the course. I hit the mile one mark at 6:58, which seemed about right.
Mile two is mostly downhill, but I tried to keep a handle on it, as I knew the West Side Hills awaited in mile three. My split was 6:54, which seemed on track, but at this point I was really feeling the humidity.
The West Side Hill cut me down to size a bit, and mile three took 7:12. That left me a bit behind, but well positioned for a fast, downhill mile 4. Unfortunately, I just didn't have much drive left to make the final push.
I ran the last mile in 6:56, crossing the finish at exactly 28:00, a 7:00 minute pace (doh!).
OK, I missed my goal by a second, but I have to count it as a success. The weather was brutal, and I ran a well paced, steady race.
The event was split into two races -- the men started at 8:30, and the women at 9:30. It was also a team points race, so the faster runners were out in force. Generally, I think co-ed races are more fun, but running separate races does provide more opportunity for cheering. Thanks to the Flyer ladies who came out early to cheer this morning!
At the finish, I ran into a bunch of Flyer men who were headed out to find a good cheering spot to watch the women's race. I had a great time doing this at the Club Championships, but this morning I couldn't stay due to family obligations.
The plan now is to gradually start adding speed work and more milage into the coming weeks, and be ready for some fast races when the weather cools!
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