3.1 mile warmup, 21:11. Felt pretty aweful. Not good.
After a few strides I felt better. Ready for 5-k race.
Goal was to run first K hard. Most of it is slightly uphill. I ran it at red line and only hit 3:13.82 for a split.
Second k was downhill mostly and I managed 3:11.85.
Hit the rolling hills on Shore road and decided to push the ups and cruise the downs. Third k in 3:22.31. I was happy with that.
Hit the turn around and happy to see Erik only about 8-10 seconds back.
Next k back over the rolling section, 3:25.24.
Then the major hill for the course. Starts steep, then gradual to finish. I pushed the steep part and then was really hurting on the gradual section. A little downhill before the last turn and final flat bit to finish. Last k in 3:24.77.
Wasn't at finish yet, another 8 seconds and 60 meters to the line.
16:47.
Best part was turning around and seeing Erik crush his 5-k pr by more than 40 seconds. 17:01, on a tough course too.
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