I wouldn't have thought the Distillery District was a great place to hold a running event, but the organizers put together a nice layout. Check-in, baggage, spectators, all in a nice little area. The morning was a bit warmer and more humid than I hoped for, but we all have to deal with the same conditions, eh?
The 10-miler and 5k are set off at the same time, and I took a spot at the back of the first corral. Lining up for the big race were most of the local speedsters, and the Speed River Track Club guys, all in preparation of the Waterfront Marathon in October. The course heads south before joining Lakeshore, then another south and east kick before hitting the turnaround. It's a simple design with enough change to keep you from getting too bored.
I set my sights on 18:45, and had the pace through the first 2+ kilometers. Then, as has been the habit all summer, the wheels came off. I just can't hold a pace in the heat, and struggled to keep my position in the group I was just trailing. I tried to do what I could, but the gas just wasn't there. Being sick for a few weeks definitely kept me from being prepared for the day.
Official results:
19:23 gun, 19:20 chip 28/603 OA, 2/36 AG
Sunday, August 14, 2011
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