This was not my A race

So, I did not go 100%.  My goal was to hang out at MGP or so.  I wanted to get a feel for it and not work so hard I needed a big recovery.

I ran the first 5 miles with Glenda Adams who had her Garmin with her.  She was clear when she said her only goal was to run no faster than MGP (her's is the same as mine).  That worked great for me because it helped prevent me from getting sucked into a faster pace than I needed to go.

1 7:11 - mile measured short

2 7:59 - mile measured long

3 7:28

4 7:34

5 7:38 - start of a long but gradual incline - pulled away from Glenda

6 7:30 - one steep, short climb a down hill and another longer climb

7 7:14 - steady downhill with one minor up

8 7:20  

9 7:31 

10 7:36 -  first long climb on 973

11 7:43 -  2nd long hill on 973

12 7:31 

13 7:35 - long hill to finish

14   :44 - last .1.

I am really happy with how it went.  Of course the weather was perfect.  Just like I predicted it would be.  

My foot feels almost 100%.  Here I come Austin Marathon - hang on tight!