Decided that racing the 30k today would not have been in my best interest. I do not feel I have enough speed to run effectively that far, and my goals this year are to increase my leg speed. I warmed up for about 3 miles and did some strides, and took a look around to see who was there. I had high hopes that everyone was running the 30k and I could finally cruise to a win, but Chad wrecked my plans!!!!!! I thought if I could stay close through the first mile I might have a chance, I was wrong. Although I was close to Chad through the first mile, he punished me in the downhill and opened up a huge gap. Overall I felt pretty good, I maybe could have pushed a little harder in the opening mile, and possible finished a little stronger, but we are talking about making up only a fraction of time. My Garmin called the course at 2.93, and Chad's 2:95, I am wish it would have been a whole 5k, I know I could have been under 17, but that will wait for another day. Average pace was 5:30. I ran an additional 8.5 after the race up city creek.
| Mile 1
| 5:42
| 5:42
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| Mile 2
| 5:35
| 11:17
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| Mile 2.93
| 4:46
| 16:04
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