Surprising result as my training had been more in the building phase after having most of January off. My coach suggested running the race without being able to see my lap and pace data, never tried it before so let's give it a go.
Prior to the start I ran into some friends and one was shooting for the pace I had hoped to run so we decided to run together.
Felt really good through the first few miles, every time I felt the pace may be too much I just backed if off for a bit. At mile 6 I had to stop to use the bathroom, as soon as I left the porta john I took off just hoping to get the person I was pacing with back in sight. Took me a bit but found her, I hoped I didn't burn too many matches catching up.
By mile 9 I started to feel it, struggling to keep pace. We hit the aid station about a half mile later and there was a DJ, he just so happen to be playing my granddaughters favorite songs, yes songs! This gave me big boost and my second wind slowly kicked it. Mile 10 & 17 were faster but 12 was a little rough. The last mile I think was pure will, ran it at a sub 7 pace and I was fighting the whole length of the boardwalk to keep it up or go faster.

Nothing

go to the beer tent


nothing, didn't expect this result so could not be happier


Overall a great race, I love doing this race each year. Just wish they had something other than that stew in the party tent