2010 Red Rooster Ramble 5 Miler, Week 22

Warren, RI
August 19, 2010
34:06
6:50 pace
8th place

This was my third try on this course this Summer, and they aren't getting easier.  The weather was decent, warm, but not too humid, and there was a strong showing with plenty of people around me to chase after.  I've been keeping up with my track workouts on Wednesdays, and having run repeat 800s last night, lots of them, my legs weren't as fresh as they could be.
I worked pacing this race to be able to pick up a few spots or seconds in the last mile.  I probably started out 10 seconds too fast, but I felt pretty good near the end, passing one runner at mile 4, fending off another trying to pass me at the same spot, and sprinting the final 50 to hold my spot.
This is a fun race for me to run, and it's good to see familiar faces on the course and after the race for some rehydration and pizza.  Just might have to try it again next week.