http://www.strideracing.com/2009/july/10K_OVERALL.HTM Got to the start at the national anthem, w/u running uphill. Felt pretty good, just tried to let go of the anxiousness of getting there late. Told Pilkington to kick butt. Started at front but was surprised to be passed by a lot of runners. Relaxed until 2 miles. Somewhere after that Carol passed me and then I think I got a little more aggressive and passed her back. There were 2 guys in my age that I stayed 20 yards behind, one Wasatch athletics guy that had passed with Carol and another guy with the blue 10K shirt. We passed some stragglers but there also seemed to be people passing throughout. I guess I'm in with the better runners, harder to pass and harder to go with. I did end up catching an orange and gray spandex girl but I think Megan Call came on at the end and passed us, she was in black, I was impressed with all the strong females. The last 2 miles I was feeling it and just hanging on, I think I could have pushed the downhills more and also could be stronger in the long threshold work. The last 3/4 to finish felt long, I did have a little kick spurred on by Mel who outkicked me. I feel pretty good being a minute faster than I've ever been but also having the urge to be more competitive. Got to beat 36:18 on a flat 10K (what my dad says he ran!?). Congrats to all those good runners out there, I was impressed.
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