Run race 31:29 [5] 3.6 mi (8:45 / mi) +460ft 7:48 / mi
shoes: 1st Pair - Saucony Guide 2
PPRR Fall Series 1! 31:29 (compare to last year 34:39- course was pretty much the same). Averaged a 7:30/mi pace out of the creek and 11:15/mi pace inside the creek = average 8:45. Felt good considering the unexpected trip up the incline yesterday, but did feel it in my legs in the creek. I was in the top 5 women to the creek, then about a hundred people passed me (lost count after 35...), then wet heavy slog to the finish. 130/393 overall, 13/172 women, 2/8 in 20-24 (was pretty close, hopefully I can catch up for the final series result).
I should be able to improve on that placing in the other races since I'm so bad at creek slogging. People I usually beat in a 5k beat me by ~1:30. Seems reasonable based on the speed at which Tom blew by me in the creek. I love the Fall Series, it makes me happy :-) I can't wait for the rope climb in 2 weeks!