... and boy-oh-boy did they ever {Welcome the World}. I knew there were going to be 1,000's of people there, but I never imagined how packed it was going to be.
Jeremiah was kind enough to stick with me before the race. The race began at 8:00 am but we were so far back in the crowd it took us 20+ minutes to get to the start-line.
Our chips were all laced up and ready to go... I went ahead and carried my iphone the entire race to keep my {RunKeeper} going - just in case the computer didn't read my chip as I passed through the start gate. I also wanted to keep it with me because I wanted to make sure that I was keeping {at least} a 12:30 pace throughout the entire course.
I felt so great through the entire run. For the 1st 2miles you are literally bobbing & weaving through people trying to get in a rhythm. There are people walking, jogging slower than you, running faster than you, so it was crazy just trying to claim your piece of the road. Literally, 2 miles into it, I finally got in groove and was able to start focusing on my pace. It was awesome!!!!
6.2 miles came and went. I felt great! I felt well hydrated. I was keeping a great pace. I was inspired by so many people around me. I felt like I could have kept going. When I saw the 6 mile marker I decided to start sprinting. I think I started a little soon because .2 miles started to feel like a marathon. Hahaha! So, I backed down again until I could see the finish line. Once my eyes met the Finish I picked up my sprint again and gave it all that I had in me. It was so exhilerating and freeing. Wow!!! I was LIVING LIFE!!! I was living in FREEDOM!!!
Bib Number: 10106
Division: Women 30-34
Division Placement: 65/125
Sex Placement: 349/876
Time: 1:14:02
Pace: 11:57
The results thrilled me. My goal was to run a 12:13 pace - I shaved off 15 seconds per mile. Not only did I complete the 10K {without walking} but I set a new PR {personal record}!!!
Jeremiah did absolutely awesome and set a new PR!!! He finished the 10K in less than 1 hour & was in the top 100 to complete the race!!!
Bib Number: 10109
Division: Men 30-34
Division Placement: 16/55
Sex Placement: 86/366
Time: 57:06
Pace: 9:13
